9ft in Common - How to celebrate Lughnasadh

Observed around August 1st, Lughnasadh marks the beginning of the harvest season – a time of abundance, gratitude and community. The name comes from the celtic sun god Lugh.

Here are some suggestions for simple yet meaningful ways you can celebrate the season in your alley. 

Harvest your efforts
Traditionally, grains were harvested at this time. This is the time of year to gather what you have grown and tended to in the year so far physically and metaphorically. What are the fruits of your labour? Have you grown plants? Can you collect and store their seeds to be planted again next year? 

Craft and Create
Lugh was a god of many skills including craftsmanship. What things can you craft to make the alley a better place? It could be a piece of furniture or a piece of cake. Can you learn a new skill for making something? Or perhaps share your skills and know-how for making the alley a better place with your neighbours?

Feast on what is Abundant
Feasting is an intrinsic human way to celebrate and give thanks. Can you and your neighbours prepare a feast expressing gratitude for the abundance of life? Can you take any homegrown edible plants or flowers and cook something delicious to share? Take a moment before eating to give thanks and praise the efforts of everyone involved. 

Everyone is welcome to try these suggested celebrations to bring the festival of Lughnasadh to an alley near you! Share how you are marking the season – tag @9ftincommon on Instagram and X/Twitter.

We have also programmed a range of gatherings and activities across the city relating to these key themes, perhaps you will be able to celebrate with us. Details will be shared on our Gatherings page. - (Link opens in new window)

Bonus Point.
Lughnasadh is a time of gratitude associated with deities that sacrificed themselves for others. Can you sacrifice your time or energy for something? Prehaps you could consider volunteering to help a friend or neighbour out?