{"product_id":"lughnasadh-soy-wax-candle-blackberry-oats-honey-natural-candle-for-lammas","title":"Lughnasadh Soy Wax Candle – Blackberry, Oats \u0026 Honey Natural Candle for Lammas","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLughnasadh Soy Wax Candle – Blackberry, Oats \u0026amp; Honey Natural Candle for Lammas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Lughnasadh Soy Wax Candle is a hand-poured natural soy candle scented with wild blackberries, fresh oats, and golden honey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eLughnasadh (also called Lammas) is the Celtic festival of August 1 that marks the first harvest. We built this scent around the things on the table at that feast: \u003cstrong\u003eblackberries\u003c\/strong\u003e picked sun-warm off the bramble, the \u003cstrong\u003esoft grain\u003c\/strong\u003e of just-cut oats, and a thread of \u003cstrong\u003ehoney\u003c\/strong\u003e running underneath. It's a candle that smells like late summer: full, sweet, and smooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIf you're looking for a \u003cstrong\u003eblackberry candle\u003c\/strong\u003e that doesn't smell syrupy, or a \u003cstrong\u003eharvest candle\u003c\/strong\u003e that doesn't smell like pumpkin spice, this is the one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScent\u003c\/strong\u003e - Wild blackberries, fresh oats, honey; sweet, ripe, gently grainy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWax\u003c\/strong\u003e - 100% soy, hand-poured\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBurn time\u003c\/strong\u003e - Approximately 25 hrs for 3oz tin, 50+ hours for 7oz amber jar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade\u003c\/strong\u003e - Handcrafted in small batches in Kitsap County, Washington\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree of\u003c\/strong\u003e - Parabens, phthalates, plastics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBe candle safe!\u003c\/strong\u003e Burn on a heat-safe surface, away from drafts and flammables. Never leave a burning candle unattended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlackberries\u003c\/strong\u003e - Captures the untamed sweetness of wild, sun-warmed blackberries\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh Oats\u003c\/strong\u003e -\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eA soft, subtle aroma that nourishes and comforts, evoking the scent of fields of grain in the wind \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHoney\u003c\/strong\u003e - The warm sweetness of honey captures this ancient delicacy and remedy, our of our species' first prized treats\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is Lughnasadh?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"489\"\u003eLughnasadh, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cerdeirahomeforcreativity.com\/our-blog\/2023\/08\/01\/lammas-wheel-of-the-year\" title=\"Cerdeira Home for Creativity - Lammas - The First Harvest Celebration of the Wheel of the Year\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecelebrated on August 1st\u003c\/a\u003e, marks the beginning of the harvest season and is named for the Celtic deity Lugh, a revered warrior-king of the Tuatha Dé Danann, the mythic gods of Ireland. Lugh was known for his mastery of many arts and skills, making him a symbol of excellence, leadership, versatility, and abundance. In his honor, Celtic communities gathered at this time of year to give thanks for the grain, fruits, and vegetables ripening in the fields after their long months of labor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"996\"\u003eThe festival of Lughnasadh was more than a spiritual observance; it was a time of gathering and joy, where communities held games, athletic competitions, and feats of strength. People would strike deals, renew friendships, arrange marriages, and celebrate the fullness of life in all its forms. This seasonal turning point offered a communal pause to acknowledge Nature's generosity, strengthen social bonds, and honor the ancestors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1506\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eLater, in the medieval Era, Lughnasadh’s themes of harvest and gratitude were absorbed into Lammas, meaning “loaf mass,” where the first loaves baked from the year’s grain were blessed in churches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1506\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eSo, how to celebrate Lughnasadh and Lammas today? You can practice some traditional ways by baking bread, long seen as a symbol of sustenance. Set aside time for reflection or altar offerings to honor Nature, your personal growth, or perhaps Lugh or your ancestors, often overlooked in modern society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWhat does the Lughnasadh candle smell like?\u003c\/em\u003e Ripe blackberries up front, soft oats and warm honey underneath: sweet without being sugary, fruity without being candy-like.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eIs this candle natural?\u003c\/em\u003e Yes — 100% soy wax, hand-poured, free of parabens, phthalates, and plastics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHow long does the Lughnasadh candle burn?\u003c\/em\u003e Approximately 20-25 hours for a 3oz tin, 50 hours for an amber jar when burned properly (first burn until the wax pools across the whole surface, then 3–4 hours at a time).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWhat is Lughnasadh?\u003c\/em\u003e Lughnasadh is the Celtic festival on August 1, also called Lammas, that marks the beginning of the harvest season. It's named after Lugh, a Celtic god associated with skill, harvest, and abundance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eIs this a good gift for Lammas?\u003c\/em\u003e Yes! Its harvest scent and seasonal tie make it an especially fitting gift for anyone who celebrates Lughnasadh, Lammas, or the turn into late summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree shipping does not apply to this item.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Brigid Trading Company","offers":[{"title":"7oz","offer_id":47784448262402,"sku":"69396238234033","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3oz","offer_id":47784448295170,"sku":"69396238266801","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0416\/1146\/0774\/files\/lughnasadh-7oz-light.jpg?v=1779033071","url":"https:\/\/www.celticcrystaldesign.com\/products\/lughnasadh-soy-wax-candle-blackberry-oats-honey-natural-candle-for-lammas","provider":"Celtic Crystal Design Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}