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Imbolc (Imbolg) February 1 One of the "Greater Sabbats" during the Wiccan year, Imbolc celebrates the coming of spring and the recovery of the Earth Goddess after giving birth to the Sun God at Yule. "Wicca" is the name used by many believers in modern Neopagan witchcraft because it doesn't carry the stigma that the terms "witch" or "pagan" carry. The Greater Sabbats (or Sabbaths) take place four times a year, at the Cross-Quarter Days of February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1. In ancient days, some of these were huge get-togethers that involved dancing, singing, and feasting which went on all night. Revolving around the changing of the seasons and the breeding of animals, they served as a way to give thanks for the bounties of the earth. Other names for Imbolc include the Feast of Pan, Feast of Torches, Feast of Waxing Lights, and Oimelc . See also Beltane; Lammas; St. Bridget's Day; Samhain SOURCES: RelHolCal-2004, p. 270 Celebration day: Feb 1 Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | Of course, the Colne Valley village is no stranger to big weekends, with the Imbolc fire festival in February and Cuckoo Day in April. It was known as Samhain (pronounced sow-in) and was one of four great Celtic festivals, which also included Imbolc (February 1) Beltane (May 1) and Lughnasadh (August 1). The Celtic calendar names the cross-quarter days - Imbolc at mid-winter, Samhain at mid-autumn - in recognition of their importance to the rhythms of agricultural life. |
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