6. Lammas

Lammas, also known as Lughnasadh, signifies the first harvest festival of the pagan Wheel of the Year. Celebrated around August 1st, it honors the beginning of the harvest season. This festival is a time to gather and give thanks for the bounty of the land. Themes of Lughnasadh include gratitude for the first fruits of the harvest, community gatherings, feasting, and recognizing the cycle of life, as well as the sacrifice and abundance inherent in the Earth's cycles. It's a time of reflection on the fruits of our labor, sharing food, and acknowledging the interconnectedness between people and the land that sustains them.