Seasonal Rhythms: Lughnasadh

Here I share with you some simple ways to celebrate Lughnasadh with your sweet family.

The 1st of August brings with it the joyous celebration of Lughnasadh, also known as Lammas. As the warm sun lingers in the sky, we find ourselves at the enchanting midway point between Summer and Autumn.

During Lughnasadh, nature bestows upon us its bountiful gifts, marking the first harvest with the promise of upcoming Mabon, the second harvest. Gratitude fills our hearts as we embrace the abundance life presents us. The air carries a gentle whisper of change, as the seasons gracefully shift and we find ourselves slowing down, turning inward once more as we tiptoe towards Autumn.

Here I share with you some simple ways to celebrate Lughnasadh with your sweet family.

• Lets start with baking bread, from scratch or use a ready mix. It doesn’t matter if you’re a seasoned bread maker or never tried it, just enjoy the fun of having a go. We love to use a quick ready mix and wrap the dough on sticks to cook over a campfire.

• Gather your family around the table and share a feast of squashes, bread, grains and corn to symbolise and celebrate the abundance harvest this time of year.

• To bring the spirit of Lughnasadh indoors, decorate a nature table, windowsill or kitchen table with Sunflowers, stalks of grain, wicker baskets and ornamental corn.

• Let's not forget the spirit of sharing and community. Collect seeds from this year's harvest and consider swapping them with friends, spreading the joy of abundance.

• Take some time for self-reflection; journal, mediate and set goals. For me, the Wheel of The Year offers an anchor, prompts me to check in with myself, reflect and tune in with the changing seasons, to express gratitude.

• Enjoy a walk in nature, maybe choose a special spot to return to each season.

• Don't miss the chance to go berry picking! Feast on this year's harvest, and perhaps, if you're lucky, you'll find the first wild blackberries of the season, ripe and ready to be enjoyed.

• To make the celebrations even more memorable, why not have a bonfire with your friends and family? Gather around the crackling flames, sharing stories and laughter.

• Make corn dollies, a wonderful way to connect with ancient traditions.

• As the day draws to a close, take a moment to watch the sunset.

• Lastly, indulge in the magic of storytelling by filling a basket with seasonal tales. Keep them within easy reach, where both little ones and grown-ups can gather and get cosy.

I hope this offers a little inspiration and you enjoy giving one or two a go with your sweet family, and most importantly create beautiful memories that will last a lifetime.

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I'm really curious to know, how do you and your family embrace these special seasonal celebrations? Do you have any traditions or sweet gestures that you like to incorporate to honour these beautiful shifts in the year? Share your stories with me!

Until next time,

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P.S

Here are a few journal prompts for Lughnasadh:

1. In what fields of your life are you currently experiencing abundance?

2. What figurative crops or areas of your life need tending too?

3. What are you harvesting in life right now?

4. What moments of joy stands out for you so far this Season?