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Season of Lughnasadh
or Lammas
(Luh guh' nahs eye or Loo nas saw)
August 1st
Midpoint between Summer Solstice
and the Autumn Equinox
Colors: Orange, brown, green.
Lughnasadh is a modern Gaelic word that
means "August". This particular midpoint
was the decline of summer and begins the
transition to winter. Lughnasadh is the
first of 3 harvest festivals that celebrates
the beginning of harvest season. The
festival was known as "August Eve." The
thanksgiving festival involved many
different kinds of breads, berries, and
corn dolls. It was also a time to dismiss
regrets, and old grudges for the cold
season to come.
or Lammas
(Luh guh' nahs eye or Loo nas saw)
August 1st
Midpoint between Summer Solstice
and the Autumn Equinox
Colors: Orange, brown, green.
Lughnasadh is a modern Gaelic word that
means "August". This particular midpoint
was the decline of summer and begins the
transition to winter. Lughnasadh is the
first of 3 harvest festivals that celebrates
the beginning of harvest season. The
festival was known as "August Eve." The
thanksgiving festival involved many
different kinds of breads, berries, and
corn dolls. It was also a time to dismiss
regrets, and old grudges for the cold
season to come.
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A Bit of Celtic History
The Celts were a people that celebrated a
wonderful appreciation for life.
They created such a unique craft and
distinguishable style of art. Celtic art
has adorned the homes throughout the
centuries. Celtic symbols primarily
revolved around the idea of the cycles of life
and regeneration. They were
incredibly symbolic in their spirituality
which is how many of the Celtic
knots were born. Although little written
Celtic history can be found, the
ancient symbols of the Celts have
adorned the homes for centuries!
The Traditional symbols were often
adorned with wishes of longevity, or luck
with new endeavors while other symbols
were designed to stave off evil. Other such
symbols like the Claddagh was an ancient
Celtic design used in Irish wedding
ceremonies. While other symbols like the
Pentacle were used
to stave off evil.
While it was generally believed that the Celts
diverse group of tribal societies. Respective
cultures of Ireland, Scotland, Wales,
Cornwall, the Isle of Man and Brittany, also
known as the Six Celtic Nations. For more
in depth Celtic history or Irish history please
visit our Celtic History page or our
Resources page.
The Celts were a people that celebrated a
wonderful appreciation for life.
They created such a unique craft and
distinguishable style of art. Celtic art
has adorned the homes throughout the
centuries. Celtic symbols primarily
revolved around the idea of the cycles of life
and regeneration. They were
incredibly symbolic in their spirituality
which is how many of the Celtic
knots were born. Although little written
Celtic history can be found, the
ancient symbols of the Celts have
adorned the homes for centuries!
The Traditional symbols were often
adorned with wishes of longevity, or luck
with new endeavors while other symbols
were designed to stave off evil. Other such
symbols like the Claddagh was an ancient
Celtic design used in Irish wedding
ceremonies. While other symbols like the
Pentacle were used
to stave off evil.
While it was generally believed that the Celts
diverse group of tribal societies. Respective
cultures of Ireland, Scotland, Wales,
Cornwall, the Isle of Man and Brittany, also
known as the Six Celtic Nations. For more
in depth Celtic history or Irish history please
visit our Celtic History page or our
Resources page.
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Celtic Knots
Celtic knots are perhaps the most
notorious and recognizable art in history.
Traditionally the Celtic knot was seen
as a mystical times symbolCeltic
carvings were adorned with best wishes
of longevity, or luck with new endeavors.
The symbols help to remind us of the
timeless nature of our spirit, as well as the
cycles of birth and rebirth in both physical
and ethereal realms.
Celtic knots are perhaps the most
notorious and recognizable art in history.
Traditionally the Celtic knot was seen
as a mystical times symbolCeltic
carvings were adorned with best wishes
of longevity, or luck with new endeavors.
The symbols help to remind us of the
timeless nature of our spirit, as well as the
cycles of birth and rebirth in both physical
and ethereal realms.
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