Happy Litha!

June 21 -- Summer Solstice -- Litha Also known as: Alban Heruin (Druidic) Although the name Litha is not well attested, it may come from Saxon tradition -- the opposite of Yule. On this longest day of the year, light and life are abundant. At mid-summer, the Sun God has reached the moment of his greatest strength. Seated on his greenwood throne, he is also lord of the forests, and his face is seen in church architecture peering from countless foliate masks. The Christian religion converted this day of Jack-in-the-Green to the Feast of St. John the Baptist, often portraying him in rustic attire, sometimes with horns and cloven feet (like the Greek Demi-God Pan) I don't believe it. John the Baptist with horns?Whatever next? Midsummer Night's Eve is also special for adherents of the Faerie faith. Watch out for those Faeries, folks! Traditional Foods: Garden fresh fruits and vegetables are made into a variety of dishes and eaten by Pagan's who choose to celebrate this day. Love the abusive apostrophe use Herbs and Flowers: Mugwort, Vervain, Chamomile, Rose, Honeysuckle, Lily, Oak, Lavender, Ivy, Yarrow, Fern, Elder, Wild Thyme, Daisy, Carnation. Incense: Lemon, Myrrh, Pine, Rose, Wisteria. I'm using a blend of Frankincense,Benzoin,Thyme,Rosemary,Dragon's Blood,Artemsisia and Vervain Woods Burned: Oak Cedar, nicer smell Sacred Gemstone: Emerald You have to be kidding Special Activities: An Ideal time to reaffirm your vows to the Lord and Lady or your dedication to following the old traditions. Yeah. Right.