Lamas (or Lammos) comes from Loaf-Mass. It is also known as Lughnasad or Lughnasadha or Lugnasadha (all of which are basically pronounced /loo-nah-sah/), from the name of the sun god Lugh. It was considered the beginning of autumn by the ancients, who celebrated it with a festival and strength and endurance competition among the young men. Sacrifices of bread and grains were made to the gods of the harvest in thanks for what had come to pass, in hopes of a bountiful second harvest later in the fall. For us, Lamas marks the transformation between growth and sustenance.

You are welcome to come to our celebration! If you have been to Grove before, you are welcome to bring a friend. Please bring:

• a potluck dish to share (with labeled ingredients, please);
• a food-bank item;
• a towel (if you’d like to hot-tub afterwards); and
• a proper state of mind to enter the Circle.

For more information, contact Priya at (206) 782–8496, or email her at priya@emeraldgrove.org.