Lammas reflects the continual unfolding of the seasons, but is perhaps one of the most important to recognize. We have the equinoxes and solstices, but the halfway in between points, Imbolc, Beltane, Lammas and Samhain, are less recognized. And they all have a touch of paganism about them.
Of these, Lammas is the one I usually remember as it passes by. The annual harvest is both important and very tangible. And I do love a nice chunk of freshly baked bread (and a good beer). So here's to the harvest this year; we certainly have good weather for it.
In case you hadn't connected the two, we do still have celebrations of the other three mid-point Pagan festivals, much evolved. Imbolc has become Groundhog Day, Beltane is May Day, and Samhain is Hallowe'en.
And so the seasons continue to unfold.
That is a very nice photograph.
ReplyDeleteHere in the UK many of our fields are looking similar to your photograph.
I hope the harvest this year will be good for all.
All the best Jan
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ReplyDeleteThe farmers down this way harvested their wheat and bailed the straw a few weeks ago -- it's good they did since we've had 15 inches of rain in the last two weeks and the fields are sodden. The season moves along with signs of fall appearing already.
ReplyDeleteAnd here I thought you had slipped out and chased a herd of Lammas down the road. Oh wait a minute.....that would be Llamas. Always good to learn something new. Have yourself a good Samhain Imbolc Beltane day...….
ReplyDeleteWow never heard this before. Learned something new.
ReplyDeleteI've wondered what Lammas was/is - thanks for explaining that.
ReplyDeleteYou're full of information today. I thought there show be midpoints. It made sense. I just never researched it.
ReplyDeleteFresh home baked bread and a beer, I hope you get to enjoy them both when you are home, Seasons, they come and go, and for anyone on land, either small or large, days are worked according to the weather or the hours of sunshine. I remember baling the hay before Christmas, some areas can manage what they call " a second cut", not so much hay as the first good growth, but important enough. Halfway points, the names seem to be magical as I speak them. Hope the new chariot arrives soon.
ReplyDeleteNature shows us that all is in a constant state of change and a bountiful harvest is reason for celebration. Good luck with your mobility challenges!
ReplyDeleteI love that photo! Hay in the fields like that speaks of human work and natures bounty. Happy Sunday FG.
ReplyDeleteAll interesting information, nothing like learning new things.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this info and the photo and scene are beautiful. Happy Sunday, enjoy your day and new week ahead!
ReplyDeleteBeer raised to the harvest
ReplyDeleteYou are a fountain of information today! Interesting, I've never heard of those seasons before. First thought you'd misspelled Llamas. Ha ha. :)
ReplyDeleteI agree with Patsy, you never fail to teach me something new with each post!
ReplyDeleteI had a post about Lammas last week. It's the halfway point between the summer solstice and the autumnal equinox and I notice how much shorter the days have become. Up here, we are losing more than 2 1/2 minutes of sunlight every day! And boy you did great job on this post. Not one typo. :-)
ReplyDeleteSamhain is the one that sticks mostly in my mind.
ReplyDeleteThose big round bales need a big landscape to look good in. Thanks for the seasonal lesson.
ReplyDeleteThat is a new one for me.
ReplyDeleteI love to see a field of rolled hay.