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[coinandcandle]

Lammas

Learn about the holiday of Lammas!

What is Lammas?

Lammas, Lammas Day, Loaf Mass, Loaf Mass Day—however you’d like to call it—is a holiday celebrated originally by Christian Anglo-Saxons. Lammas is also called “the feast of first fruits” and is a harvest festival taking place on August 1st in the northern hemisphere (February 1st in the southern hemisphere).

Some neopagan religions, namely Wicca, would later add this holiday to their sabbats (see: Wheel of the Year). Due to various reasons, the holiday Lughnasadh—a festival historically celebrated in Ireland—became conflated with Lammas, and the two are often used interchangeably. For a short explanation as to why this is an issue, please see this post.

Etymology

Lammas comes from the Old English hlāfmæsse, or “Loaf mass”. This most likely references the tradition of making a loaf of bread with the crop harvested on Lammastide.

History

In the past, it was customary to bring a loaf of bread to one’s local church to be blessed or to have a procession from the church to a bakery wherein those who are working will be blessed. The blessed bread may also be used for the Eucharist.

Throughout Britain in the Middle Ages fairs would be celebrated, feasts would be had, rent would be paid, and local elections held.

Note: Lammas may have pre-Christian influences but the festivities we know of and its name come from a distinctly English and Christina era. It was not “stolen” from pagans.

Modern Day Lammas

These are simply suggestions, anything that can be seen as traditional will be marked with a (T).

Correspondences

Deities

The Christian God (T), Lugh, Demeter, Freyr, Osiris, and many of the harvest/agricultural deities.

Rocks, Crystals, Minerals, Etc

Sunstone, amber, gold, iron

Herbs and Plants

Wheat, cereals, corn (T), blackberries, blueberries, bilberries

Activities

Bake bread (T)

Hold a bonfire

Harvest crops (T) or tend to houseplants

Practice divination

Create or cast spells involving equity and justice

Visit a bakery (and tip your bakers if possible!)

Pray for blessings

Feast (T)

Offerings

Beer

Bread or other baked goods (T)

Any of the herbs or rocks mentioned above

Support local farmers

Dance or sing

Honor your ancestors, gods, or spirits with an altar or a space at your feast

References and Resources

Lammas - Britannica

A Little History of Lammas - A Clerk of Oxford

Lammas - Wikipedia

Stations of the Sun - Ronald Hutton

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Happy Lammas Day Messages, Wishes and Quotes

This day is the wheat harvest festival and is also known as Loaf Mass Day. Make this day a special one by sharing with our family and friends warm wishes and quotes on Lammas Day. Have the most unique Lughnasadh quotes shared with all to make this day a perfect one.

[witchcraftmagazine]

Time to Activate your Magical Powers ❤️ PASS IT ON ✅ https://www.magicalrecipesonline.com/2012/07/lammas-day-sabbath-lughnasadh-lughnasa-first-harvest.html #lugh #lughnasadh #lammas #lammasday https://www.instagram.com/p/CR-nqNGqfvE/?utm_medium=tumblr

[scent-sualvibes]

🌾 Blessed Lughnasadh 🌾 or Lammas Day 🌾 Celebrating the first official day of Harvest - the mid point between the Sunmer Solstice and the Autumn Equinox 🍃🍂 It's the official first harvest for the wheat 🌾 and step towards Autumn's 🍂 big harvest 🌾 as well as the festival of Light 🌞 Ways to enjoy & thank mother earth 🌎 & nature for its abundance over rhe next few days: 🍞 Bake bread 🌾 Make a corn doll 🍂 Craft decorations from nature e.g. twigs & flowers 🕯 Light a candle 💎 Charge your crystals 🍺 Have a drink - beer is made from hops which is made from wheat 😉 you're welcome 😅 However you spend you Lughnasadh, may it be a blessed one 🙏 🍂🥰 Love & Light to all you beautiful souls 💕🌾 #lughnasadh #lammas #Scentsualvibes #lammasday #celebration #firstharvest #festivaloflight #drinkswithfriends #homemadebread #corndoll #naturecraft #naturearts #crystals #candlelover #blessedbe #loveandlight #beautifulsouls #witchywoman #witchyvibes (at United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSCbryeM4dr/?utm_medium=tumblr

[vadashi]

Happy Lammas @hexeclaire #Lughnasadh #Lammas #Lammasday #vadashi #paganism https://www.instagram.com/p/B0nO10olbDX/?igshid=112fejtmpnhc2

[judyconda]

Lughnasadh Poetry by the Rev. Fr, Raven Spirit, 2002 Waning days Waving grain The summer months begin to fade The horned one walks to the shades Day of first fruits You reap what you sow Is your grain all bland. Or with flavor, you know Nines months we have nurtured And cared for our goals Now we are birthing Like mother and foal The seeds we have planted Watered and helped grow. We now begin harvesting The seeds we have sown But the growing is not over More cycles to pass So weed your fields Err it be your ass Tis a time of great merriment. Games to be played To honored the ancients And the wisdom they say Hail to Fair Tailltiu For whom the games are named That tests the skill and knowledge of both me and you #fairytaletuesday #fairytale #poetry #poet #poetic #poets #poetsofinstagram #poetryofinstagram #lughnasadh #lammas #lammasday #pagan #paganism #wheeloftheyear #midsummer #summer #Spiritique #mindfulness #Spiritual #Spirituality #mystical #mystique #mystic #mysticisim #renaissance #renaissanceart #folk #folklore #folkspirits #folkmystic https://www.instagram.com/p/Cgv68OJOr-4/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Notes From Corvo Bianco

Chapter: 4/5

Rating: M (implied/offscreen smut)

Words: 1.6k (chapter) /9.1k (total)

Relationships: Regis/Dettlaff/Geralt/Jaskier/Yennefer

Summary: The retired life of Geralt and his family, as told through notes, transcripts, and found correspondences.

(read chapter 4 below, or on AO3)

Transcript of a conversation overheard near a table during Lammasday festivities, well after dark:  

Lambert: (pushing himself out of his chair) ’m gonna go find another round. Any requests? 

Yennefer: Thank you, but I’m fine.  

(In the next chair over, Eskel smiles, but shakes his head no. Geralt similarly declines, studying the half-inch of cloudy liquor in the tumbler he holds. Dettlaff, having no drink to begin with, merely quirks an eyebrow in silence as Lambert meanders away into the crowd.) 

Eskel: (slurring, but only a little) Someone should probably go with him. To... keep him out of trouble. 

Yennefer: Is that your way of volunteering?  

Eskel: Ha! Nah, I’ll stay right here. Night’s too young to start playing babysitter. Haven’t even beaten Geralt at cards yet. 

Geralt: Looking to get back what I won off you yesterday? Your luck is dubious even when you’re sober. 

Eskel: Ah, you’re all talk. Lay ‘em down, Wolf. 

Geralt: Think I’ll pass. My coin is staying in my pockets. 

Eskel: Bah, you’re no fun. (squinting at Dettlaff) What about you? They teach you how to play cards in Nazair? Or is that too much of a... y’know... human thing? 

Dettlaff: It is not. (plucking the deck out of Eskel’s hands; Eskel huffs, his reaction a half-second too slow. Dettlaff chuckles at him.) Let us hope that your luck is better than your reflexes. What— 

(a hand thuds on the table between them, supporting the weight of its owner, more inebriated by far than those already present) 

Jaskier: Hellooooo to my lovely companions, on this, an equally lovely night! You’re as fair as the weather, each and every one of you. And as charming as the music! Which isn’t nearly so charming as what I could produce, of course, but the point remains. 

Yennefer: (laughing) Bard. I see you’re enjoying yourself. 

Jaskier: Oh I am, my lovely sorceress. I am indeed. 

(circling behind Eskel’s back, he deposits himself with a flourish into the chair previously occupied by Lambert, next to Geralt. Tilting across Geralt’s lap, he nuzzles his face against Yennefer’s shoulder and into her hair.) 

Geralt: (indignant) Jask. Why. 

Yennefer: Oh, don’t pretend you don’t love it when he’s like this.  

Eskel: I mind. He just kicked me in the knee. 

Jaskier: (voice somewhat muffled by hair) I apologize, my dear witcher. My feet simply cannot control themselves. I was made for dancing! (clumsily extracting himself from his perch on Yennefer’s shoulder; he turns his affectionate—if slightly bleary—gaze upon Geralt) It’s such a noble and amusing way to pass the time, really, we should do it more often. Geralt, darling. Won’t you come and dance with me? 

Geralt: (grumbling) You can’t even stand upright. 

Jaskier: You wound me. I can stand—perfectly—well— (he keels to the left, shuffling his feet under him. Staggering a little, he manages to stand, leaning one arm on Geralt’s shoulder) See! 

Geralt: The picture of grace. I take it all back.  

Jaskier: Hmph. With an attitude like that, you’re only fortunate I like you. (betraying his tone, he leans down to press a kiss to the side of Geralt’s temple; then he rounds on Eskel) Well, if I can’t have one charming witcher, perhaps I’ll have luck with another. Eskel, my friend! 

Eskel: No. 

Jaskier: Why, the nerve. I haven’t even asked you yet. 

Eskel: Ah, my mistake. Go on. 

Jaskier: Won’t you dance with me? 

Eskel: … 

Eskel: No.  

Jaskier: (melodramatic) A travesty, is what this is. Why you’re all so dour on Lammas, of all days, I can’t fathom. It’s a harvest festival, by the gods! You’re meant to make merry. Yennefer. Charming, beautiful, terrifying Yennefer. Would you perhaps...? 

Yennefer: (having relocated herself to Geralt’s lap in Jaskier’s wake, and stealing his drink) Not just now, bardling. I’m afraid I’m quite comfortable. 

(Jaskier heaves himself out from between Eskel and Geralt with a sigh. Stumbling back a pace, he catches a hand on the back of Eskel’s chair. He sinks to the ground behind it, leaving him roughly at eye level to Dettlaff’s knees.) 

Jaskier: This is ridiculous. I’ve never felt so betrayed. (propping his chin on Dettlaff’s leg; he rolls his eyes up toward him) Don’t worry, I know what you’ll say already. You’re always brooding. 

Dettlaff: (returning his gaze with something that, on anyone else, might almost be fond amusement) I do not brood, Jaskier. 

Jaskier: You do too! You’re the very model of a broody... brooding... something-or-other.  

Dettlaff: Eloquent.  

Jaskier: No question who you learned your manners from, either. (he scrambles up, depositing himself with more exuberance than grace onto the vampire’s lap) Come on, you must know why they do it. You’re just like them. With your ridiculous—(he gently pokes Dettlaff’s chin)—charming—(taps him on the end of the nose)—broody face. 

[Eskel, aside: Survival instincts aren’t his greatest strength, are they? 

Geralt: That’s one way to put it.] 

Dettlaff: Hmm. 

(sounds of a commotion) 

Jaskier: (upside down, over a shoulder) Hey! 

Dettlaff: You wanted my company. I feel compelled to indulge you. 

Yennefer: (chuckling) At close range, no doubt. 

(he strides away in the direction of the estate, Jaskier still draped across his shoulder. Several steps away, the bard apparently decides he finds the situation agreeable, after all. The sounds of bawdy singing trail away after them, interspersed by the vampire’s quiet laughter.) 

Eskel: … should we be worried about that? 

Geralt: No. He’ll be fine.  

Yennefer: Better than, even. I believe he’s found the entertainment he was so assiduously seeking. 

Lambert: (reappearing at the side of the table, wine bottle in hand) What’d I miss? I thought I saw your bard headed this way, Wolf. Where’d he disappear to? 

Eskel: (snickers) 

Yennefer: (smirks) 

Geralt: (straight-faced) Dancing lessons. 

A memo from the assistant vintner, detailing the loss of a barrel of wine to “misadventure” incurred Lammas eve:  

“...regarding the damage done, for the most part the cellar structure itself was left mercifully unscathed. None of the storage racks received more than light scorch marks and a few sword nicks. And, fortunately, none of the other barrels were damaged beyond the embedding of a few splinters. It could have been worse. We discovered this morning that one piece of shrapnel has embedded itself several inches deep into the ceiling, on the other side of the room. The workmen offered to extract it, but with your blessing, messere, I believe I’ll have them leave it there. As an object lesson.  

The brunt of the cleanup has been the liquid, of course. Sixty gallons of Pomino doesn’t simply evaporate away into nothing (despite how often this otherwise appears to be the case). And while we’ve had spills in the cellar before, to my knowledge this is the first time anyone has ever detonated a barrel of wine by means of witcher signs. Or, to be frank, any other method.  

I will leave the questioning of the witcher Lambert to your discretion, messere. In any case he was far enough into his cups last night, upon staggering out into the latter hours of the celebration drenched head-to-heel in wine, that we could not ascertain exactly what had compelled him to demonstrate his witchering within the confines of our cellar. All his lady would say on the subject (mysteriously dry herself, though she’d been in there with him; I suppose sorcery is good for some things) was to reassure him that he’d been very impressive.  

As to where he is now, I’d check the cellar first. He’s been in there all morning, helping us scrub even through his hangover. He’s a man who cleans up his own messes, I give him that.” 

Regis’ notebook, slightly scorched at the edges:  

IV Lammas 1277

- Stock of burn poultices is now in excellent condition. Those prepared in advance of the Lammas celebration turned out to be unnecessary, as I suspected would be the case. Nevertheless, having them on hand did go quite some way to putting Barnabas-Basil's mind at ease. “An ounce of prevention,” as it were. 

- The final mixture (batch 36) performed spectacularly. I don’t believe I flatter myself to suggest that no fireworks have ever been received with such delight. Lambert in particular was quite taken with the whole display. Geralt related to me that he has always maintained something of a professional curiosity regarding incendiary materials. 

- Geralt further related to me that, unless I am prepared to take up traveling with him and attending to the inevitably resultant injuries, under no circumstances is Lambert to be allowed access to my notes. 

A curl of parchment, slipped under the front door to one of the many cottages on the outskirts of Corvo Bianco. The message is penned in a hand that is obviously unpracticed, but just as obviously enthusiastic:  

“Roderik & Mary & family: 

On behaf of the happy couple, tis my honor to extend to you an invitation to a wedding. May it be known that Ida Zajac of Zevada & Ettore Agostini will wed a fortnight hence on the grounds of the vinyard. Also on behaf of Idas mum Rilka and myself, we’d wondered if little Joanna would like to carry flowers for the bride during the seremony? 

Blessings and thank ye, 

Malka Laska” 

A hastily scribbled note, left atop the workbench in Regis’ laboratory:

“Just curious, old man—what was in those fireworks? That extended burn was incredible. You could do so much with that! Catch up with me before we hit the road, I’ve got some great ideas. 

-Lambert”

[witchcraftmagazine]

TONIGHT: we make Corn 🌽 Dollies https://www.magicalrecipesonline.com/2017/07/corn-dollies.html #lughnasadh #lammas #lammasday #magicalrecipesonline #witches #sabat #witchesofinstagram #witchesofinstagram🔮🌙 #corndolly #corndollies https://www.instagram.com/p/CDVKpOQHEsk/?igshid=1wex82vlpf7ex

[witchcraftmagazine]

TONIGHT: we make Corn 🌽 Dollies https://www.magicalrecipesonline.com/2017/07/corn-dollies.html #lughnasadh #lammas #lammasday #magicalrecipesonline #witches #sabat #witchesofinstagram #witchesofinstagram🔮🌙 #corndolly #corndollies https://www.instagram.com/p/CgwF6vmsL1F/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[judyconda]

#fairytaletuesday: Lughnasadh (part 2/2) *Please Swipe next to see Lammas Day (or also known as #Lughnasadh in the sacred pagan year.) Lammas Day (Anglo-Saxon hlaf-mas, "loaf-mass"), also known as Loaf Mass Day, is a Christian holiday celebrated in some English-speaking countries in the Northern Hemisphere on 1 August. The name originates from the word "loaf" in reference to bread and "Mass" in reference to the primary Christian liturgy celebrating Holy Communion. It is a festival in the liturgical calendar to mark the blessing of the First Fruits of harvest, with a loaf of bread being brought to the church for this purpose. On Loaf Mass Day, it is customary to bring to a Christian church a loaf made from the new crop, which began to be harvested at Lammastide, which falls at the halfway point between the summer solstice and autumn September equinox. Christians also have church processions to bakeries, where those working therein are blessed by Christian clergy. August begins with Lammas Day, Loaf Mass Day, the day in the Book of Common Prayer calendar when a loaf baked with flour from newly harvested corn would be brought into church and blessed. It's one of the oldest points of contact between the agricultural world and the Church. The others were Plough Sunday in early January, the Sunday after Epiphany and the day before work would begin again in the fields after Christmas festivities, when ploughs would be brought to church to be blessed; and Rogation days in May, the days before Ascension Day, when God's blessing would be sought on the growing crops. Lammas has coincided with the feast of St. Peter in Chains, commemorating St. Peter's miraculous deliverance from prison, but in the liturgical reform of 1969, the feast of St. Alphonsus Liguori was transferred to this day, the day of St. Alphonsus' death. While Loaf Mass Day is traditionally a Christian holy day, "Lughnasadh" is celebrated by Neopagans around the same time. Happy Lughnasadh day / Lammas day to all 🙏🏻😊 #fairytale #lammas2022 #lammasday #lammas #pagan #paganism #harvest #harvestday #midsummer #midsommar #summer #summerseason #summerautumn https://www.instagram.com/p/Cgv43O-JHeX/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[judyconda]

Good mid morning Tuesday to everyone & happy #lughnasadh day to all those who are celebrating this occasion today as well means 1 month remaining before my birthday month in September! Here’s some August affirmation by auntie @moonandcactus for your reference #lammasday #lammas #mystique #spiritique #repost @moonandcactus • @withregram ✨HELLO AUGUST✨ Before the Gregorian Calender was introduced, August was the 6th month in the year. In numerology, 6 is a number of healing and nurtuting. The energies of the number 8 also play a factor, since August has been the 8th month for the last 2000+ years or so 😆. In numerology, the number 8 symbolizes balance and harmony. The Latin term for August is 'Augustus', meaning venerable or majestic. It was named after Augustus, (Julius Caesar's nephew) and became leader of Rome. Augustus unified the Roman Senate and turned a corrupted Republic into a thriving one. The number 8 is also associated with Saturn the planet of time & responsibilities. Which is suiting and flows rather nicely since Augustus managed his time on earth responsibly and created order and peace. Leo and Virgo energies surround us as well - Leo being the sign of leadership and Virgo the sign of practicality. Encouraging us to come into our own natural authenticity while using courage to embrace our desires gracefully <- key word! July was about empowerment and taking action and August is about coming down from that high and placing both feet firmly on the ground. Especially as we head toward Autumn. Overall August is about bringing out peace in conflicting areas, reprioritizing, and being thankful for all the beauty that still exists in our lives. This month, hold plenty of space for gratitude, count your blessings, and invite more peace and beauty into your life🙏 Crystal Companion for August: Sardonyx- a crystal that helps to boost optimism and happiness. Image from my oracle deck: The Solar Oracle Wishing you a fabulous month! Happy Monday/Tuesday! Love you all 💜 https://www.instagram.com/p/CgvxmtZp6Ot/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[judyconda]

“The festival of the summer solstice speaks of love and light, of freedom and generosity of spirit. It is a beautiful time of year where vibrant flowers whisper to us with scented breath, forests and woodlands hang heavy in the summer’s heat and our souls become enchanted with midsummer magic.” ~ Carole Carlton, Book author of Mrs Darley's Pagan Whispers: A Celebration of Pagan Festivals, Sacred Days, Spirituality and Traditions of the Year Hoping everyone have a blessed and magical #lughnasadh #lammas day to everyone from the northern / southeast hemisphere!! #lughnasadh2022 #lammasday #lammas2022 #mystique #spiritique #mindfulness #spiritual #spirituality #summerseason #summerseason #summerautumn #sabbath #sabbatical #sabbat #summersabatical #sabaticalsummer #goddes #goddes #ghostmonth #august1st #helloaugust #SpiritualJourney #Spiritualworld #DivineGuidance #SpiritualGuidance #sacredenergy #sacredlove #sacred https://www.instagram.com/p/Cgtv4lkpV73/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[judyconda]

Lammas' Bounty Poetry by Tamara M. Kohlstaedt Summer is now over and fall is very near. Our first harvest is what we celebrate here. We've gathered berries, corn, and grain. And soon we'll have other vegetables to gain! We give thanks to Mother Earth for giving us what we need. She nourished what we planted from each and every seed. The Sun also added his warmth in this to lend a hand. So that our crops could grow strong - pests and elements to withstand. In this ever changing world we seldom stop to think. Just where our food comes from - or the stuff we have to drink! Most products come prepackaged in a box or can. Mother Earth was tilled and seeded first by some caring farmhand. Take a few moments as you enjoy your harvest meal. Reach out to those you love and show them how you feel! Remember too that we really never need a reason. To come together and celebrate each and every season! : #fairytaletuesday #fairytale #poetry #poet #poetic #poets #poetsofinstagram #poetryofinstagram #lughnasadh #lammasday #paganism #Spiritique #mindfulness #Spiritual #Spirituality #mystical #mystique #MysticArt #mystic #mysticisim #renaissance #renaissanceart #folklore #folkart #folkspirits #folkmystic #pagan https://www.instagram.com/p/Cgd6nByuYSh/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[judyconda]

Lughnasadh / Lammas Lughnasadh / Lammas... the ancient Celtic mid-summer... harvest festival... the beginning of the season... dancing and playing... sending blessings and prayers... for a plentiful harvest... apples and grain starting to ripen... to last through out the year. : #fairytaletuesday #fairytale #poetry #poet #poetic #poets #poetsofinstagram #poetryofinstagram #lughnasadh #lammas #lammasday #Spiritique #mindfulness #Spiritual #Spirituality #mystical #mystique #MysticArt #mystic #mysticisim #renaissance #renaissanceart #folklore #folkart #folkspirits #folkmystic #paganisim #pagan https://www.instagram.com/p/Cgd7SKKOjqy/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[judyconda]

Lammas Poem By Luna's Grimoire The Corn King gives his life for the land, We toast his sacrifice with Ale in our hand, And eat the bread from the harvest made, As sheaves of corn to the earth are laid. Transformation surrounds us, The harvest turned to food and drink, Now is the time to learn and think, Of what we can do to grow even stronger, As the summer recedes and the nights grow longer. We share our rewards and bless the earth, That brings our fruitful abundance to birth, May our well earned bounty reward our toil, As we harvest the seed and the grain from the soil. : #fairytaletuesday #fairytale #poetry #poet #poetic #poets #poetsofinstagram #poetryofinstagram #lughnasadh #lammas #lammasday #Spiritique #mindfulness #Spiritual #Spirituality #mystical #mystique #MysticArt #mystic #mysticisim #renaissance #renaissanceart #folklore #folkart #folkspirits #folkmystic #gothic https://www.instagram.com/p/Cgd68jJOjWy/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=