What’s the true history of the 1st of August? What do bread blessings, hilltop fairs, and a Celtic god of light have in common? In this video, I explore the real history of Lammas and Lughnasadh, the first harvest festival in the Pagan Wheel of the Year. Drawing on peer-reviewed scholarship and historical sources, I trace the festival’s roots in ancient Celtic rites, its Christian transformation into Loaf Mass, and its creative revival in modern Paganism. Join me as I unpack the myths, magic, and meanings behind this rich seasonal tradition.
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00:00 Lughnasadh and Lammas Introduction
00:35 Lughnasadh and theGod Lugh
03:48 Where does Lammas come in?
04:43 Anglo-Saxon connections
05:12 Exeter Lammas Fair
05:47 Lughnasadh Rituals
06:27 Wicca, Gerald Gardner, and Doreen Valiente
07:49 Modern Pagans and Lughnasadh
09:16 Festivals brought up to date
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Published on July 29, 2025
