Raymondo the Badger
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Raymondo the Badger
@RayJones34
Patriot, Reform Voter, Lover of all things British, owner of trouser presses,



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Today is Lammas, England's forgotten harvest festival. Celebrated on 1 August for well over 1,000 years, Lammas was one of the most important days in the English calendar. First recorded in the 9th century, Lammas takes its name from the Old English hlāf-maesse, meaning "Loaf Mass." Farmers baked the first loaf from the new wheat harvest and took it to church to be blessed in thanksgiving. For our ancestors, this wasn't simply a religious ceremony. It was a celebration of survival. A successful harvest meant bread on the table through the coming winter. A poor harvest could bring hunger and hardship. Few days carried greater importance. In medieval England, Lammas also marked the end of haymaking, the opening of the grain harvest, and in many places the start of harvest fairs, games and community gatherings. Although Christmas and Easter remain widely celebrated, Lammas has largely disappeared from everyday life, despite being one of England's oldest seasonal traditions. In a world where abundance is often taken for granted, Lammas reminds us to be thankful for what we have. Follow @oaksandlions for more on England’s history and heritage.





















