Litha, also known as the Summer Solstice, is a pagan holiday celebrated around June 21st in the Northern Hemisphere. It marks the longest day and shortest night of the year, signifying the peak of the sun's power and the start of summer. Litha is one of the four "lesser sabbats" in the pagan calendar. 

Litha, derived from the Anglo-Saxon word for "midsummer," celebrates the abundance of light and energy during the longest day of the year. It marks the triumph of light over darkness and the height of the sun's power. 

Common traditions include creating an altar, enjoying nature, having a picnic, and observing sunrise or sunset. 

Some pagans may perform rituals like dancing the maypole, offering to nature, or celebrating a harvest feast. 

Litha is often associated with fire, sun, and fertility, and may be celebrated with bonfires or sun dances. 

The summer solstice was celebrated by many ancient cultures, including Germanic and Norse traditions, and Litha is a modern-day continuation of these practices. 

See our seasonal section for some beautiful items for your Litha altar.