(Lammas or Lughnasadh is traditionally a feast of thanksgiving for the first fruits of the corn.. The sun has shone upon the crops all season, which are now ready to harvest. The first grains are pulled and the first loaves of bread are made and shared with friends and loved ones. Rituals of Lammas are centred around seeing the fruits of our labours unfold as we wished. Our hard work has paid off and we can relax now before the preparations for next year begin. Time to chill out, break bread and share our spoils. Thoughts of transformation, death and rebirth are also part of Lugnnasadh )
A Poem for Lammas
We harvest the seed and the grain from the soil.
And transformation now surrounds us,
There is joy among the chaos, roses as well as bread
Lets share our rewards and bless the earth,
Release sparkles of thankfulness
With our smiles spread a glint of hope,
Let our spirits belong to the world
Move forward together light and bold,
As summer recedes and winter draws near
Hold on to any chance that breaks,
Bless the departed the newly arrived
Let black clouds of hate drift on by,
In the noisy confusion of life
Keep gratitude within our souls.
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Hello, I am seeking permission to read this poem during a zoom service for my Unitarian Universalist community on August 2nd. It will be a one time use, although our services are recorded and sometimes posted to YouTube.
ReplyDeleteBeewitch that would be absolutely fine with me, and an honour. Warm regards
ReplyDeleteAlso seeking permission to use at our Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans chapter ritual. Would that be ok? mysticgrove@orlandouu.org
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ReplyDeleteWas looking for something for our Lammas ceremony. Please may I use it for the druid order in Portsmouth U.K.
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ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful. May I use it at my Unitarian Universalist Lammas service, please?
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ReplyDeleteLugnasadh was one of the four main festivals of Celtic religion: Imbolc, Beltaine, Lughnasadh and Samhain. Lughnasadh means "Lugh's assembly", representing the last festival of the calendar, dedicated to Lugh, the Sun God of Celtic mythology. The name Lammas is also used, taken from an Anglo-Saxon and Christianized holiday occurring at the same time, that may or may not have a common origin. As the name (from loaf-mass, "loaves festival") implies, it is a feast of thanksgiving for bread, symbolizing the first fruits of the harvest. Lughnasadh festivals lasted from 15 July until 15 August. The first harvest was important to all , because it was going to provide people with the nutrients and sustenance that were needed to survive the coming winter
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