Lammas 2024 Southern Hemisphere Events. The word “lammas” itself is derived from the old english. Lughnasadh is a gaelic festival that celebrates the beginning of harvest season in honor of lugh’s mother tailtiu across scotland, ireland, and the isle of man.
Lughnasadh, or lammas, occur at the midpoint between the summer solstice (litha) and the fall autumnal equinox (mabon) on august 1 in the northern. Grain is the heart of lammas, and the beginning of the harvest season is a milestone in many societies.
