The Litha (Summer Solstice) Collection

The Litha Collection - The Perfect Summer Solstice Gift

As the weather grows hot and the days grow long, Litha approaches. Also known as the Summer Solstice, this ancient celebration of the abundance of nature falls on the longest day of the year. In honor of Summer and the fullness of its bounty, we crafted our Litha fragrance from 100% pure essential oils of Sweet Orange, Ylang Ylang, Lemon, and Myrtle. Let the light in with this bright, uplifting scent with the Litha Collection.

Fragrance Notes

• Sweet Orange - A blend of five potent essential oils of orange, this balanced blend of sweetness and tang gives Litha its body
• Ylang Ylang - A sweet, musky tropical flower, this essential oil has made its mark on the world as the secret ingredient Chanel No. 5
• Lemon - The fresh scent of essential oil of lemon brightens the blend and excites the nervous system
• Myrtle - This fresh herb, from the same family as eucalyptus, has been used for its healing and cleansing properties for millennia

How To Celebrate Litha

Litha is known by many names across many cultures the world over. Commonly referred to as the Summer Solstice, Litha falls on the longest day of the year, and consequently leads to the shortest night as well. This ancient celebration of the fullness of summer is abundance squared, falling as it does when the weather is hot, the crops are growing, the trees are heavy with fruit, and all is bursting with life around us.

Yet Litha is not all about nature's abundance, but also the inevitable pasage of time. Once the Solstice is over, the days will begin to shorten and the nights to grow longer; autumn will be on the way, with the bitter chill of winter close behind it. A celebration of Litha is also a recognition that as good as things may seem now, they won't be forever.

But how to celebrate Litha? Well, it's produce season, and that means one thing: feasting! Traditionally, all of the holidays on the solar calendar were feast holidays, a trait common across the world. Cooking a meal with friends with fresh produce and local ingredients is a great way to connect not just with those you're close with, but your community too. As the sunligh begins to fail, light a bonfire and watch it illuminate the growing darkness, while meditating on the passage of time. 

Want to know more? Check out our blog post, Litha: The Ancient Celebration of the Summer Solstice.

The Brigid Difference

At Brigid, we take living naturally seriously. For thousands of years, our ancestors cured and nourished themselves with natural plant extracts and raw materials from the world around them, not industrial chemicals and buzzy additives. We embrace this way of living, and want to make it easier for you as well. That's why we craft everything we sell in small batches ourselves, using ingredients free of parabens, plastics, and pthalates. Let the light in with natural living products by Brigid Trading Company, handmade in Kitsap County, Washington.