Pagan and Wiccan: Lughnasadh 
Important Event Observance begins at sunset, the evening before the first full day of holiday.
Important Event Observance begins at sunset, the evening before the first full day of holiday.
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Wishing you a blessed Lughnasadh
The first of the three harvest Sabbats (Mabon and Samhain are the others), Lughnasadh celebrates the ripening of grains and corn. It is sometimes known as the festival of the first fruits, since corn, wheat, and barley are ready to be picked by August in the Northern Hemisphere.
Interesting Facts
- This Pagan holiday is one of eight Wiccan sabbats each year
- Each sabbat is said to mark a seasonal turning point
- It was first mentioned in early Irish literature
- The festival was named after the god Lugh and involves ceremonies, horse racing, trading, and athletic contests
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