Lughnasadh
August 1st
Lughnasadh is a high Summer holiday, introduced to celebrate the god Lugh, Lord of the Sun and master of the spear. Lugh was also considered the patron of skilful endeavour, so this festival is celebrated with competitions that allow for skill to be displayed: archery, spear throwing and any other martial discicplines that rely more on skill than strength are put to the test. The masters of the skill tests, however, are the artisans: cooking, baking, weaving, crafting, painting -- this is a time for the skilful to shine, and the festival has strong Commoner participation. Nockers and Boggans prepare consciously for it, dreaming of victory over their neighbours. The high point of the celebration is the Summer Market, that is officially declared open during Lughnasadh, and where every imaginable ware is available for trade. Many Fae travel to other cities and domains to visit their Summer Markets, and sell their own wares.