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Summer Strolls
"🎶 I look at you and suddenly, something in your eyes I see;
Soon begins bewitching me.
It's that old devil moon that you stole from the skies.
It's that old devil moon in your eyes."
~ Old Devil Moon, Finian's Rainbow, E. Y. Harburg, Burton Lane, 1947
Raise a tartan toast to July's Mead Moon!
When the July full moon rises tonight, raise a glass of whatever you fancy—a dram of whisky, perhaps, or a cup of mead. In Celtic tradition, July's full moon was often known as the Mead Moon, celebrating the season when wildflowers filled the meadows, bees gathered nectar, and the year's honey was brewed into sweet, golden mead. It is a time of abundance, long summer evenings, and the rich beauty of the Highlands in full bloom.
This beautiful tartan was designed to portray the colours and beauty of summer in the Highlands as part of a seasonally inspired series of tartans. Its palette evokes a leisurely walk through the Highlands on a warm summer day or tranquil evening while maintaining the signature elements of the company's Rablogan tartan. Rich purple represents the heather and thistle, green reflects the forests and woodlands, and vibrant red symbolizes the enduring spirit of the Highlands flowing through the veins of those who wear it. 💙 💜 💚 💛 ❤️ 🌕 🌕 🌕 🍯
The tradition of calling July the Mead Full Moon stems from various European pagan and agrarian cultures, particularly those with strong ties to ancient agricultural practices and lunar cycles. This naming is rooted in the significant agricultural activities and social customs that occurred during this time of year.
The Mead Full Moon, also known as the Hay Moon, Buck Moon, or Wort Moon, signifies a period of abundance and celebration. July is traditionally the time when honey was harvested, and mead, a fermented beverage made from honey, was produced. Mead has historical importance in many European cultures, often associated with celebrations, feasts, and rituals.
In particular, the Mead Full Moon is closely tied to Celtic and Anglo-Saxon traditions. The Celts, known for their lunar calendar, named each full moon based on the activities and natural phenomena occurring during that time. Similarly, the Anglo-Saxons had a rich tradition of naming the moons, with names reflecting the seasonal activities and agricultural cycles.
During the Mead Full Moon, communities would come together to celebrate the bounty of summer. The moon's name reflects the importance of honey and mead in these festivities. Honey was a vital resource, not just for its sweetness and nutritional value but also for its role in making mead, which held both cultural and ceremonial significance.
The tradition of naming the full moons based on agricultural and natural cycles helped ancient societies structure their year and provided a rhythm to their agricultural practices and social life. The Mead Full Moon, in particular, symbolizes the height of summer, a time of plenty, and the gathering of resources that would sustain communities through the coming months.
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