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Imbolc
February 1st & 2nd is the ancient festival known as Imbolc, Candlemas, Olmelc Bridget and the Snowdrop Festival, whilst Americans know it as Groundhog Day! It is the time to celebrate the growing daylight after a long, harsh winter. Candles and fire symbolize the renewing power of the Sun's llumination in Nature and new beginnings in the lives of the people.
On the night which the Romans dedicated to Venus and the Celts to Bridgid, all the candles in the house were lit and torches carried outside to welcome the return of the Sun. In northern countries, a
candle wreath was worn on the head by a young girl, to represent the maiden Goddess and hopes for fertility.
This custom can still be followed today by turning on all the lights in the house, or lighting a candle in the window of each room. Thoughtful consideration can be given to eliminating habits and attitudes that are detrimental, in preparation for the new beginning that Spring offers...and the Wheel of the Year keeps turning.
On the night which the Romans dedicated to Venus and the Celts to Bridgid, all the candles in the house were lit and torches carried outside to welcome the return of the Sun. In northern countries, a
candle wreath was worn on the head by a young girl, to represent the maiden Goddess and hopes for fertility.
This custom can still be followed today by turning on all the lights in the house, or lighting a candle in the window of each room. Thoughtful consideration can be given to eliminating habits and attitudes that are detrimental, in preparation for the new beginning that Spring offers...and the Wheel of the Year keeps turning.
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