Lughnasadh is a time to rejoice in the fullness of the harvest, as it has been since ancient times. Traditionally, this cross-quarter festival included music and dancing, competitive sports, trading, and feasting on newly harvested crops. You can honor these traditions by holding a fest in your own backyard or local public park with family and friends. Those who are musically inclined can bring their instruments and play while the rest dance. Fun games can be planned, such as lawn bowling, badminton, sack races, or any silly pseudo sports your imagination can cook up. Winner gets a medal made from braided straw! Visit a local Farmer's or Flea Market and 'trade' your money for goods. Find out what is in season in your area and plan a meal that is comprised only of those foods. You don't have to grow them all yourself, they can be picked up at the market or grocery store.
Bake
This is the perfect time to bake fresh breads of all kinds, since grains are the main focus of the first harvest. Bake something you've made a million times or try out something new. Bake a pie or cobbler with fresh in-season fruit. Try your hand at fruity danish or clafoutis. No matter your experience level, there is something for everyone.
Make Corn and Straw Dollies and Braids
This is a fun activity the family can do together. Supplies can be purchased online or at your local craft store, or you can just use the husks from corn you picked up at the local Farmer's Market. Even if you're not too crafty, this can be lots of fun and is a beautiful addition to your Lughnasadh Altar. Save your creations for Samhain - burying them for good fortune.
Spend Some Time in Your Garden
Do a little bit of cleanup, harvest ripe fruits, talk to your plants, or just sit and watch the insects or leaves gently blowing in the breeze. No matter where you live, you can have your own garden. It can be a large plot of land, meticulously maintained, a raised bed growing wildly, or a small pot of herbs on your windowsill. No matter the size, enjoy your first harvest and reflect on the generous bounty that Nature provides you.
Take a Walk
This suggestion shows up in pretty much every Sabbat, and for good reason. I don't believe you can be Wiccan without having a connection to the natural world. It isn't always easy to get out, and depending on where you live and how busy your schedule is, it may be nearly impossible. It's important at the very least, once a month while you're celebrating the Sabbat to make a connection with the Earth. Find a nature trail in your area or enlist a friend with a car and drive out to one (make it a picnic day!), or spend some time in your back or front yard, but try to drown out the usual sounds of the modern world and meditate on the Natural. If you're lucky enough to live near woods or wide open spaces, don't take it for granted. Slow down, take in its beauty, be thankful, and let it whisper (or sing) to you.
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