"Imbolc is one of the four principal festivals of the Irish calendar, celebrated among Gaelic peoples and some other Celtic cultures either at the beginning of February or at the first local signs of Spring. Most commonly it is celebrated on February 2, commonly called Groundhog's Day, as this is the cross-quarter day on the solar calendar, halfway between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox. Originally dedicated to the goddess Brigid, in the Christian period it was adopted as St Brigid's Day."
~ from wikipedia
~ from wikipedia
more about imbolc here.
also, check out hecate's awesome site - she has a beautiful post about celebrating this holiday of hope! c'mon spring!!!
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