LUGHNASA
Every year on the Sunday closest to August 1, the Celtic festival Lughnasa kicks off the harvest season. The festival also marks the beginning of autumn and traditionally lasts for one month.
Residents of Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man widely observe Lughnasa. The festival is named after Lugh, an Irish god portrayed as a warrior, king, and savior. Some historians call Lugh “The patron of all human skills.” His name translates as “bright” or “shining,” connecting Lugh to the sun.