Does anyone have any good ideas/spells/activities for Lughnasadh besides baking bread? I am thinking about participating in a handfasting, but not quite sure I am ready to do that yet. Suggestions?
2007-07-30 04:27:30 · 5 answers · asked by schnooky 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
One way to honor the Grain God's sacrifice is to make a corn doll. This is a fun project to do with kids. Take dried-out corn husks and tie them together in the shape of a man. He's your visual representation of the harvest. As you work on him, think of the things you meant to do this summer or this year that are not coming to fruition. Think about the things that you must let go of in order to progress in this next cycle of life.
These can be thrown onto the festival bonfire, or torn apart, or buried.
This would also be a really good time to learn how to make wheat-weaving items.
BTW, if you have a garden, add something that you have harvested (herbs, most likely) to the bread, to reconnect you to the harvesting process.
And if you are fortunate enough to live in or near a farming region, attend a public harvest festival!!
2007-07-30 04:42:45 · answer #1 · answered by Raven's Voice 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Craft fairs are a traditional activity this time of year, but there aren't any where I am. I'm just going to make a harvest dinner featuring grains, squash, and wine, and say a poem, "The Bridge Builder" over some candles in the evening.
Since this is the festival that is for first harvest, and celebrates middle age, maybe give a call to your parents or any middle-aged friends. My Mom and I watched "The Pursuit of Happiness" yesterday, and this was a good activity for us because we went through some hard times when I was little. Then we had a harvest-themed dinner and celebrated the fact that we'd made it through, that we were able to harvest some rewards for our perserverance.
It ought to be personal, whatever it is - whatever this theme means to you. I'm not middle-aged yet but I understand the energy.
2007-07-30 04:39:47 · answer #2 · answered by KC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you know a couple of other witches, you could always re-enact the battle of the Oak King vs the Holly King. (The Holly King is supposed to win, of course, so that he can reign over the waning half of the year.) Then at Yule, you can do it again, so that the Oak King has his turn.
Great fun for kids, and those of us that refuse to grow up entirely.
2007-07-30 04:35:58 · answer #3 · answered by Jewel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Feasting and making corn dolls seem to be traditions many associate with the day. This site had a variety of people discussing ways of celebrating and sharing recipes.
2007-07-30 04:35:14 · answer #4 · answered by Zen Pirate 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We're going to breakfast after church (UU Church). That's about it. We're all busy this year LOL. Beltane is a good one for a handfasting.
2007-07-30 04:30:07 · answer #5 · answered by ~Heathen Princess~ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋