2021年5月18日 · Litha is all about abundance, growing crops, and welcoming the first day of summer. Pagans celebrate the sabbat with bonfires intended to bring luck and protect the coming harvest. Litha falls on the summer solstice, between June 19 and 23 each year.

2021年5月13日 · Litha, also known as Midsummer, is a widely-observed pagan celebration that many historians believe has been practiced for thousands of years. One of four Celtic fire festivals, Midsummer or the summer solstice is a sabbat all about celebrating the sun.

2019年6月18日 · Litha (also known as Midsummer) occurs on the summer solstice, and celebrates the beginning of summer. The traditions of Litha appear to be borrowed from many cultures. Most ancient cultures celebrated the summer solstice in some way. The Celts celebrated Litha with hilltop bonfires and dancing.

2022年5月10日 · The most popular way to celebrate Litha is of course, a bonfire. As stated before this is a well dated practice. Gather your closest friends or family hold a bonfire party. Offer drinks, food, and music! It’s simple and fun for everyone! Another common practice is watching the sun both rise and set on Litha.

3 天之前 · Light a Bonfire or Candle. Fire is the heart of Litha celebrations, representing the Sun at its peak power. In ancient times, people would light massive bonfires to honor the Sun and drive away negative energies. Even today, lighting a fire — whether a full bonfire, a small outdoor fire pit, or even a simple candle — can be a powerful way ...

2019年6月20日 · Hold a Midsummer Night's Fire Ritual, and celebrate the season with a big bonfire. Prefer to spend some time alone at the summer solstice? Not a problem! Add these simple Litha prayers into your summer solstice rituals this year.

2023年6月6日 · Litha Bonfires. In the early history of Litha, people would set large wheels of hay and wood on fire to roll them downhill into rivers or streams. That was an ode to the balance of the elements of nature, such as fire and water. They would celebrate by setting a huge bonfire to mirror the peaking, powerful sun.

2018年4月22日 · Summer is a great time for a bonfire ritual!. Chris Pecoraro / E+ / Getty Images. Although this particular Midsummer ritual isn't ancient, it is inspired by the traditions and legends of the Celts of the British Isles. Take advantage of the long hours of daylight to celebrate Litha, or Alban Heruin, and honor the solstice outdoors under the skies.

2024年5月11日 · Litha celebrations could include towering bonfires stretching up to the sky, their flames a mirror to the sun’s intense energy. These fires are not mere spectacles; they are spiritual acts believed to bolster the sun’s strength as it begins its decline post-solstice, and to secure blessings for an abundant harvest ahead.

2024年5月21日 · Here are some popular ways to celebrate Litha: Lighting Bonfires: One of the oldest traditions is lighting bonfires. These fires symbolize the sun's power and offer protection. People often gather around bonfires to dance, sing, and celebrate together. Gathering Herbs: Many believe that herbs picked on Litha are especially powerful. Common ...