Lammas Day

Lammas Day, also known as August 1st, is a traditional festival celebrating the first harvest of wheat in the UK and other parts of Europe. It originates from ancient pagan customs and Christian traditions, marking the beginning of the harvest season. Historically, it involved giving thanks for crops and often included community gatherings, offerings, and bread made from the new wheat. Today, Lammas serves as a cultural reminder of farming heritage, symbolizing gratitude for nature’s bounty and the agricultural cycle’s importance to food security and rural traditions.