LAMMAS / LUGHNASADH Candle

Crystals: Peridot, Green Aventurine, Carnelian 

100% Soy Wax | 9oz | Made in Austin, Texas

**PLEASE PRACTICE PROPER CANDLE SAFETY**

Lammas (from "Loaf Mass") is a traditional harvest festival celebrated on August 1st, marking the beginning of the grain harvest in parts of Europe, especially in England and Scotland. It is a time to give thanks for the first fruits of the season, particularly wheat and barley. Traditionally, people would bake a loaf of bread from the first grain harvest and bring it to church or bless it in a communal celebration. Lammas is often associated with abundance, gratitude, and the cycles of growth and reaping. In modern Pagan and Wiccan traditions, Lammas is part of the Wheel of the Year and is celebrated with rituals, feasting, and offerings to honor the Earth’s bounty.

Lughnasadh (pronounced LOO-nah-sah) is a Gaelic festival that also takes place around August 1st, named after the Celtic god Lugh, a deity associated with light, craftsmanship, and skill. Unlike Lammas, which is more agrarian, Lughnasadh has mythological and cultural roots in ancient Ireland and Scotland. It was traditionally marked by great gatherings that included athletic contests, trading, storytelling, and community feasts. Lughnasadh also commemorates Lugh’s foster mother, Tailtiu, who died from exhaustion after clearing the land for agriculture. Modern celebrations of Lughnasadh honor both the harvest and themes of sacrifice, hard work, and community, blending ancient tradition with contemporary spiritual practice.