SOFT NEWS Happy Lamas/Lughnasadh/Freyfaxi/First Harvest Festival!

Melodi

Melodi

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Happy First Harvest Festival for all who celebrate!

This is the time of year in Northern Europe (especially Ireland and England) where the first harvest foods are ready to eat and there were (and still often are) celebrations that include a feast of the First "Fruits."

Today that can be first potatoes, tomatoes, and green peas, traditionally there wouldn't have been the nightshades but some barely and early wheat would be ready.

This is an important date in many Neo-pagan and Heathen calendars as well - but here in the Irish countryside in normal years, this would be the kick-off for late Summer harvest fairs, Village "doos" and a general celebration of the First Harvest and nearly the end of Summer.

I heard an elderly lady once talk about how her father and "his men" would bring in the first grain and then all have a special bottle of ale or beer to celebrate everything getting into the barn, this was also done at the "final harvest" in November.

This is a wonderful, family friend video from somewhere in Eastern Europe - if anyone knows the language they are singing in I would love to know (it is probably Baltic) and what I love about this is that it is obviously a Summer celebration with people of all ages from about 8 to 80!

May the Fires of Summer burn Brightly!
 
O

OldArcher

Has No Life - Lives on TB
Melodi said:
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Happy First Harvest Festival for all who celebrate!

This is the time of year in Northern Europe (especially Ireland and England) where the first harvest foods are ready to eat and there were (and still often are) celebrations that include a feast of the First "Fruits."

Today that can be first potatoes, tomatoes, and green peas, traditionally there wouldn't have been the nightshades but some barely and early wheat would be ready.

This is an important date in many Neo-pagan and Heathen calendars as well - but here in the Irish countryside in normal years, this would be the kick-off for late Summer harvest fairs, Village "doos" and a general celebration of the First Harvest and nearly the end of Summer.

I heard an elderly lady once talk about how her father and "his men" would bring in the first grain and then all have a special bottle of ale or beer to celebrate everything getting into the barn, this was also done at the "final harvest" in November.

This is a wonderful, family friend video from somewhere in Eastern Europe - if anyone knows the language they are singing in I would love to know (it is probably Baltic) and what I love about this is that it is obviously a Summer celebration with people of all ages from about 8 to 80!

May the Fires of Summer burn Brightly!
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Melodi, Dear Lady, this is the most wonderful day of my 70 years! Magnificent! This is the clearest "picture" of the Summer Land I've yet seen!

Blessed Lughnasadh! Indeed, May the Fires of Summer Burn Brightly! I weep with joy, longing for the perfection that Mother Nature, the Lady and Lord, the Nordic Goddesses and Gods, want us to have!

Blessings Upon All of Our Sisters and Brothers!

Blessed Be!

OldArcher, Nordic Inspired Witch...
 
O

OldArcher

Has No Life - Lives on TB
mzkitty, these images are as beautiful as you are, in all that you do... You are, and have always been, a true blessing to all and sundry. You are a gift from the Lady and Lord, Mother Nature, and the Godesses and Gods, for they want us to know what is going on, that we may order our paths.

Thank-You, Dear Lady, and May All of Your Days be Full of Light, Laughter and Love...

Blessed Be, mzkitty!

OldArcher, Nordic Inspired Witch
 
O

OldArcher

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Thank-You, and Blessed Lammas to You, Broken Arrow! May You Also Receive All Blessings of the Lady and Lord! A Bountiful Harvest, Much Love, Joy, and Laughter, and Happiness for You and Yours!

Blessed Be!

OldArcher, Nordic Inspired Witch
 
von Koehler

von Koehler

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Melodi said:
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Happy First Harvest Festival for all who celebrate!

This is the time of year in Northern Europe (especially Ireland and England) where the first harvest foods are ready to eat and there were (and still often are) celebrations that include a feast of the First "Fruits."

Today that can be first potatoes, tomatoes, and green peas, traditionally there wouldn't have been the nightshades but some barely and early wheat would be ready.

This is an important date in many Neo-pagan and Heathen calendars as well - but here in the Irish countryside in normal years, this would be the kick-off for late Summer harvest fairs, Village "doos" and a general celebration of the First Harvest and nearly the end of Summer.

I heard an elderly lady once talk about how her father and "his men" would bring in the first grain and then all have a special bottle of ale or beer to celebrate everything getting into the barn, this was also done at the "final harvest" in November.

This is a wonderful, family friend video from somewhere in Eastern Europe - if anyone knows the language they are singing in I would love to know (it is probably Baltic) and what I love about this is that it is obviously a Summer celebration with people of all ages from about 8 to 80!

May the Fires of Summer burn Brightly!
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Any translation of this song? Wonderful.
 
Melodi

Melodi

Disaster Cat
von Koehler said:
Any translation of this song? Wonderful.
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No, but it has become such an "earworm" in the English speaking Pagan community that yesterday I wrote some fun words to use at least as a temporary measure.

The Weavers (or the Tradesmen Song)

Who will sheer and wash the sheep? The Weaver The Weaver

Who will spin and dye the yarn? The Weaver The Weaver

Who will warp and dress the loom? The Weaver The Weaver

Who will cut and full the cloth? The Weaver The Weaver

Or you can sing it with little kids (and I'm aiming this at the SCA/Middle Ages Club)

Who will come to Thatch the roof? The Thatcher the Thatcher

Who will reap the Barley Corn? The Farmer, The Farmer

Who will grind the grain and bake the Bread? The Baker The Baker

(and so on, keep going and let the kids invent new verses)

In both versions, EVERYONE sings the last bit and the person leading sings the questions.

Lyrics: Melodi Grundy Tune: Traditional?
Copyrite Melodi Grundy July 30, 2020

Feel free to use and share with attribution and I am also trying to find someone who can actually translate the original words to see if I can manage a proper "Summer/Ritual" song with the same tune in English (I used to do that from Spanish back in the day but I spoke both languages which made it easier).
 
Melodi

Melodi

Disaster Cat
von Koehler said:
Any information on the clothing? Time period? Region?
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I'm trying to find out, Nightwolf thinks it is Lithuania or Estonia (probably Balkans/Eastern Europe anyway) and the clothing is kind of a mix of 18th century and probably traditional folk costuming of the area, perhaps influenced a bit by Norse and Eastern European folk/pagan revival styles.

Wolf also noticed the "styles are all over the map" and it really makes it look more like a village, also I suspect this was done either as a religious festival or at least a traditional "folk" theme because people are still wearing glasses and have some modern bits.

This is similar to what you would see at either an SCA event or a modern Pagan/Heathen revival ritual, except there is no real modern clothing and obviously attempts were made to coordinate a lot of the clothing.

I will post if I find out anything, and if anyone else does please do the same.
 
Seeker22

Seeker22

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And a Blessed Harvest to you all.

DH and I picked the garden this morning. We have a small one this year because this is seventh year and I wanted the ground to be fallow. I compromised and planted Chayote, Cucumbers, and Yellow Squash. Bountiful, as usual. I am so very Thankful that the Blessings continue to rain upon us, and pray that they find others as well.

As we finished waking up the Rabbitry, we stepped out the door and there were five Bob White Quail puttering up the dry creek coming toward us. Two adults and three young ones almost grown. One each for Earth, Air, Fire, Water, and Spirit.

At one point during their long breakfast, they were eating at our feet. In seven years out here, they have never done that.

A family of Sparrows followed them. Then the family of Wrens. Then, a family of Cardinals. All congregated between the Rabbitry and the Mountain Laurel, and us. The livecam was still on and we didn't move and tried not to breathe. Just wow!
 
goosebeans

goosebeans

Veteran Member
Melodi said:
I'm trying to find out, Nightwolf thinks it is Lithuania or Estonia (probably Balkans/Eastern Europe anyway) and the clothing is kind of a mix of 18th century and probably traditional folk costuming of the area, perhaps influenced a bit by Norse and Eastern European folk/pagan revival styles.

Wolf also noticed the "styles are all over the map" and it really makes it look more like a village, also I suspect this was done either as a religious festival or at least a traditional "folk" theme because people are still wearing glasses and have some modern bits.

This is similar to what you would see at either an SCA event or a modern Pagan/Heathen revival ritual, except there is no real modern clothing and obviously attempts were made to coordinate a lot of the clothing.

I will post if I find out anything, and if anyone else does please do the same.
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The song is in Latvian, The internet translate may not be perfect but here it is:

Oaks , oaks, Your big fat:
Three days the sun was shining,
Could not be covered. Oaks

, oaks,
Your big bundle:
Three days partridge flowed,
Could not be drained.

Ozoliņi, ozoliņi,
Your great greatness:
Daughters came singing,
Vainagiemi branches broken. Oaks

, oaks,
Your great age:
I was born, I found you,
I will die you will remain.

Meetings, John's children,
Under the thick oak;
Beneath a large oak tree,
there is a place of honor for Jānītis.
 
Melodi

Melodi

Disaster Cat
This is a traditional song to ensure a good harvest from a different recording when I put in the word Janitis. I like the above version better but it is a traditional song for midsummer.
 
O

OldArcher

Has No Life - Lives on TB
von Koehler said:
Any information on the clothing? Time period? Region?
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Melodi thinks it might be Eastern European? Not sure. A friend on the Continent sent her that wonderful video! It's now my absolute favorite! My kind of music, and it makes me think of the Summer Land...

Happy Lamas to You, my friend!

May you and Yours Always be Safe, Healthy, Happy, and Forever, Free!

Blessed Be!

OldArcher, Nordic Inspired Witch
 
O

OldArcher

Has No Life - Lives on TB
Seeker22 said:
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And a Blessed Harvest to you all.

DH and I picked the garden this morning. We have a small one this year because this is seventh year and I wanted the ground to be fallow. I compromised and planted Chayote, Cucumbers, and Yellow Squash. Bountiful, as usual. I am so very Thankful that the Blessings continue to rain upon us, and pray that they find others as well.

As we finished waking up the Rabbitry, we stepped out the door and there were five Bob White Quail puttering up the dry creek coming toward us. Two adults and three young ones almost grown. One each for Earth, Air, Fire, Water, and Spirit.

At one point during their long breakfast, they were eating at our feet. In seven years out here, they have never done that.

A family of Sparrows followed them. Then the family of Wrens. Then, a family of Cardinals. All congregated between the Rabbitry and the Mountain Laurel, and us. The livecam was still on and we didn't move and tried not to breathe. Just wow!
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Blessed Harvest! Beautiful post! Everything! Mother Nature has truly blessed you both, and The Goddesses and Gods are with you! May this, and each succeeding day be even more life giving!

Blessed Be,

OldArcher, Nordic Inspired Witch
 
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