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#Post#: 68782--------------------------------------------------
Lammas Day, anyone?
By: peony Date: July 30, 2021, 9:45 pm
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Does anybody here celebrate Lammas Day? I have my large yellow
candle, candle collar, amber stone, and sunflower wreath ready
to put out on the Eve. Normally I bake a pecan cake for Lammas
but this year I'm just too tired. I see this day as the last
holiday of summer, and I like to think on what the year has
bought me so far and the experiences I have had.
#Post#: 68786--------------------------------------------------
Re: Lammas Day, anyone?
By: Lula Date: July 31, 2021, 7:38 am
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I'll be observing the astronomical date (August 7 where I
live--though, because it's in the wee hours, my activities will
most likely happen on the evening of the 6th). Haven't planned
many details yet--I've kept my seasonal rites simple and
extemporaneous lately because I've been dealing with an illness.
I generally gather wildflowers and wild fruit near my home and
burn an arrangement of these on an open fire--or I'll burn a
smaller token of them in a candle flame or on a charcoal
disc--and accompany this with words or thoughts of thanksgiving.
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Re: Lammas Day, anyone?
By: Lula Date: July 31, 2021, 7:53 am
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[Quoted myself instead of editing, apparently.]
#Post#: 68794--------------------------------------------------
Re: Lammas Day, anyone?
By: peony Date: July 31, 2021, 10:48 am
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I have been simplifying my seasonal things myself, due to
getting older/tireder/sicker. I figure it's the thought that
counts. :D In particular, I used to do fresh decorations
when appropriate but if I can't get out due to gout or whatever,
I have other things I can switch to. I just bought some nice
ceramic pastel Easter eggs to put out on the spring equinox when
I don't feel like dyeing real eggs. I also have a decent
Halloween jack o lantern that doesn't look cheesy, in case I
don't feel up to carving one that year.
One thing I love about living alone is that I can observe any
holiday I feel like any way I feel like doing it, and nobody
cares or asks for an explanation. I celebrate the major
mainstream holidays but also Candlemas, Lammas, and the
solstices and equinoxes to my repertoire. It makes me happy.
#Post#: 68798--------------------------------------------------
Re: Lammas Day, anyone?
By: Rose Red Date: July 31, 2021, 11:47 am
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I haven't heard of Lammas. It's been interesting reading and
sounds lovely. Some websites provides simple instructions and
others so detailed.
#Post#: 68808--------------------------------------------------
Re: Lammas Day, anyone?
By: peony Date: July 31, 2021, 10:57 pm
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[quote author=Lula link=topic=2128.msg68786#msg68786
date=1627735084]
I'll be observing the astronomical date (August 7 where I
live--though, because it's in the wee hours, my activities will
most likely happen on the evening of the 6th). Haven't planned
many details yet--I've kept my seasonal rites simple and
extemporaneous lately because I've been dealing with an illness.
I generally gather wildflowers and wild fruit near my home and
burn an arrangement of these on an open fire--or I'll burn a
smaller token of them in a candle flame or on a charcoal
disc--and accompany this with words or thoughts of thanksgiving.
[/quote]
There's something so elemental and satisfying about gathering
fresh, wild things, particularly for something that has personal
meaning like a ceremony.
#Post#: 68847--------------------------------------------------
Re: Lammas Day, anyone?
By: Lilipons Date: August 3, 2021, 9:55 am
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Thank you for bringing up Lammas. I was dimly aware that it
existed so I did a little research and found that it�s an
interesting observance.
In Christian tradition it�s said to be observed in anglophone
countries by baking a special bread and bringing it to church to
be blessed.
The Neopagan observance seems a bit more interesting. I knew
about the observances that fall between the solstices and the
equinoxes and Lammas is one of them.
Thanks for widening our horizons.
#Post#: 68872--------------------------------------------------
Re: Lammas Day, anyone?
By: NewHomeowner Date: August 4, 2021, 5:13 am
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I can't believe that I've lived for 61 years and never heard of
Lammas Day!
I am a Christian, but Baptist, not Catholic.
#Post#: 68884--------------------------------------------------
Re: Lammas Day, anyone?
By: Nikko-chan Date: August 4, 2021, 9:15 pm
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I forgot about it >< another name for it is Lughnasadh!
#Post#: 68889--------------------------------------------------
Re: Lammas Day, anyone?
By: NFPwife Date: August 4, 2021, 11:23 pm
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[quote author=LadyJaneinMD link=topic=2128.msg68872#msg68872
date=1628071994]
I can't believe that I've lived for 61 years and never heard of
Lammas Day!
I am a Christian, but Baptist, not Catholic.
[/quote]
I'm Catholic and had never heard of it. I'm so interested in
doing this next year. I might do it with my CCD kiddos. (If we
ever get back in the classroom! But that's another thread.)
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