Happy (belated) Lughnasadh!

Yesterday was Lughnasadh, otherwise known as Lammas. The term "Lammas" is said to come from the Old English for "Loaf Mass" indicating that this was the time of year to celebrate the harvest of the first grains by baking bread. "Lughnasadh" is Gaelic for the celebration of the Celtic god Lugh. Lugh was not only a warrior who possessed two magical weapons (the Sword of Light and the Spear of Lugh) but he was also the original "Jack of All Trades," winning his place among the Tuatha De Dannan by being the only master of all professions. Lugh was a sorceror, a carpenter, a blacksmith, a doctor and many other things including a warrior so daunting he could never be defeated and his charge into battle was like the sun rising on the horizon. Because of this Lugh is associated with the sun, which is perhaps why his holiday falls during the hottest days of the year.
Here is a picture of Lugh by an artist on Deviant Art to get you in the mood for the holiday.

 Happy Lughnasadh and Blessed Be!
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Hier nous avons célébrons le sabbat de Lughnasadh, aussi appelé Lammas. Le terme de Lammas vient du vieil anglais "Loaf Mass" (messe du pain), indiquant la période de la première grande récolte de l'année consistant de grains. Le terme Lughnasadh est un mot gaélique ayant rapport avec la célébration du dieu Lugh. Lugh est un guerrier possédant 2 armes (l'Épée de Lumière et la Lance de Lugh) et il est considéré comme le dieu des "Tuatha De Dannan" ayant maîtrisé le plus de professions. Lugh est un sorcier, un menuisier, un forgeron, un médecin, en plus d'autres professions comme un guerrier si féroce que personne n'a pu le battre et que son énergie sur le champ de bataille est comme un soleil se levant sur les plaines. Il est donc associé avec le soleil, et c'est peut-être pour cela que sa célébration se fait dans les journées les plus chaudes de l'année.