- Lughnasadh, Lughnasa or Lúnasa (/ˈluːnəsə/ LOO-nə-sə, Irish: [ˈlˠuːnˠəsˠə]) is a Gaelic festival marking the beginning of the harvest season.
- Pronounced LOO-nah-sah, Lughnasadh is an old Gaelic festival named after the god Lugh. The name “Lughnasadh” is Old Irish for (roughly)...
- Lughnasadh is an ancient Celtic festival marking the beginning of harvest, often linked to Lugh, the deity of light or brightness in Celtic mythology.
- “The Festival of Lughnasa,” written in 1962 by Máire MacNeill, gives a comprehensive account of Lughnasadh folklore in ancient times.
- I love this sabbat for its joyous vibe and bright, sunny energy. If you’d like to observe Lughnasadh this year, then you’ll find some ideas below to get you started.
- Explore the Celtic tradition of Lughnasadh, a harvest festival that has been around for a long time, and learn about its history, customs, and more.
- Ancient Celtic origins
- The significance of Lughnasadh in the Celtic agricultural calendar
- The role of Lughnasadh in the Celtic mythological cycle
- Get ready to welcome the harvest season with joy and gratitude as we celebrate Lughnasadh, a traditional Gaelic festival that honors the god of light.
- Many rites were associated with Lughnasadh, including the ritual cutting of the first spikelet, feasting on the first fruits, and the sacrifice of a bull.
- Lughnasadh was one of the four main festivals of the medieval Celtic calendar: Imbolc at the beginning of February, Beltane on the first of May, Lughnasadh in...
