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The Celtic Origins of Lammas

This contemporary more life-like Corn Dolly comes from Wiltshire and was hand fashioned from wheat stalks and raffia then dressed in colourful ribbons, as was often the tradition with Corn idols at the festival of Lammas in England.

Did the Christian First Fruits feast of Lammas originate with a Celtic harvest festival full of fraternizing, frolicking, and ritual sacrifice?

Lughnasa Explained: How to Celebrate Lughnasa Like an Ancient Celt

A modern Lughnasadh corn dolly representing the god Lugh

Uncover the origins of Lughnasa (a.k.a. Lughnasadh), a summer harvest festival during which “first fruits” are gathered, mountains are climbed, and races are run, all in honor of the Celtic sun-god Lugh and his foster-mother, Tailtiu.