Monday, 2 August 2010

Lammas/Lughnasadh, The weather held...

Well despite having a sea fog roll in the day before and slight rain first thing in the morning by the afternoon the weather was bright and sunny, in fact rather hot!


At sunset on Saturday we held our small family ritual welcoming in Lammas, the bread just freshly finished and warm on our altar, we gave our thanks for our good harvest. We have had the allotment only a short while but we have been very blessed with the abundant crops we have had in such time.



On Sunday we had headed to Eastbourne and joined the crowds at celebrating Lammas. Sitting with my family and friends sharing the Dwarfs loaf/Lammas Loaf I had made (anyone who reads Discworld will know what I mean by that!) and realising that although it looked great it was in fact an ickle bit on the tough side, was good. Soon delving into the pies and quiches I had made from our home grown ingredients, we were surrounded by the lovely sound of music and sight of Morris Dancers.


The great thing about Morris is that they encourage anyone to have a go and I have to say those children really did show us adults’ sense of timing and rhythm up! Finishing our feast and wondering around we came across many a craft from Pottery to Ironwork, Painting to Carving. Stopping to say hello to folk we knew and to congratulate those we didn’t know on their hard efforts took us to the gentle point of needing a refreshing drink so off to the music/hop tent.

Eventually though it was time to go, a fair journey home and a sleepy child to contend with. Hoping you all enjoyed your celebrations.

6 comments:

C said...

Lammas blessings to you and yours hun :) looks like you had a great day x x x x

Danni said...

Blessed Lammas to you! You and your family always find the most wonderful festivals to attend. :)

Rue said...

This looks like it was really fun! Love the loaf/wheat man in the first pic!

Kathy said...

Sounds like a lot of fun. Lammas blessings to you, too!

AlphaBetsy said...

What a beautiful way to spend the day!! Blessed Lammas!!

Debra She Who Seeks said...

Lughnasadh blessings to you! I love Morris dancers, but we don't often get to see them over here in Canada.