Sunday, February 1, 2009

Celebrating Imbolc....

...the Celtic festival honouring the Goddess Brighid.

Brighid is a Goddess of poetry, fire, smith-crafts, and healers. Imbolc is from the Gaelic "immolg", meaning "in milk", and refers to the time of year when the ewes and cattle are giving birth. They are "in milk" feeding their young.

This festival celebrates the return of spring and the start of the farming season. The first signs of new green plant growth appear as warmer and longer days wake the earth from her winter sleep.


Few flowers bloom at this time of year. The best known is the snow-drop. She often peeks through the snow in her journey towards the sun, bringing gladness and joy at renewed growth.


4 comments:

Beverly said...

My DiL loves fairies, so does Lily, and I am following along....

Wendy said...

Hi Beverly, welcome to faerie land. This is a "hidden blog" only for those who find me.
And you've found me. This is where I write my inner feelings and thoughts meant only for those who find their way here.

Anything can happen in faerie land. There are no boundaries, no limits, no criticism. Just freedom of expression. And learning to "be".
Namaste.

Grammy said...

That time is fast approaching. I can hardly wait. I love spring it is my favorite time. And what is great I get to see all those baby calf's as we drive by farm after farm down here. I can't wait for the blessed event.

Have a great weekend.

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