Summer has passed its zenith and although temperatures are still quite warm (in the Northern Hemisphere), the sun sets a bit earlier each day. Some crops are ready to harvest and preserve for the coming cold months.
Lughnasadh, named for the Irish Sun God Lugh, is celebrated on the first or second day of August. It is the first of three harvest festivals. This festival celebrates the grain harvest as well as fruits and vegetables that ripen in late Summer. A perfect time to try a new bread recipe, dry herbs, preserve fruits and veggies!
Besides giving thanks for the abundance of the first harvest, this is a good time to reflect on the goals and projects you began earlier in the year. Have they come to fruition as you planned? Or do they still need more work to develop into what you envisioned? There is still time to edit and revise before the next harvest!
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The shortening days are already quite noticeable 😦
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At least it’s a bit cooler. 🙂
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Thank you! This made me think of Ukraine. May they have cause to celebrate soon and get back to the good and productive things in life!
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Good thoughts, Peter! I agree! 🙂
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Thank you! You too! 😊
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Thank you, Francisco! 🙂
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You’re very welcome 😊
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The same to you! I will need to turn my wheel and be thankful for all that I have. Cheers!
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Thank you, Jo Nell! I hope you and your family are well! 🙂
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Thank you for the reminder to be grateful through the seasons! The shortening days are a little hard to take, but it’s been so hot here that I’ve had rather glad thoughts about moving towards fall this year.
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Thank you so much, Kristen! I like the extra daylight but I can definitely do without the heat! 😉
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Bless you Morgaine, nobody else wished me a Happy Lughnasadh and I was starting to spiral into a deep depression. Now I must preserve the fruits and veggies for future generations. 😊
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I’m happy I could help! 🙂
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Happy days.
What do you dream of in the day, Morgaine?
Robert.
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Thank you, Robert! I dream of having more happy days! 🙂
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