Ostara/Spring Equinox

OSTARA (pronounced O-STAR-ah) is one of the Lesser Sabbats, may also be know by these names:[ Lady Day, Alban Eiler (Druidic), Eostara (Teutonic), Oestara, Eostra, Eos (Greek), Alban Eilir (Druidic), Spring Equinox, Vernal Equinox, Summer Finding (Asatru), Naw Ruz (Persian New Year), Alban Elfed, Festival of Trees, No Ruz, Ostra, Rites of Spring]and is usually … Continue reading Ostara/Spring Equinox

How Did We Celebrate Imbolc ??

Imbolc was usually celebrated by lighting sacred fires ( Brigit was the Goddess of Fire, the Fire of Healing and Birth). Bonfires and candles too were lit. Imbolc is variously known as the Feast of Saint Brigid (Secondary Patron of Ireland), Lá Fhéile Bríde, and Lá Feabhra - the first day of Spring. Ground Hogs Day … Continue reading How Did We Celebrate Imbolc ??

Happy Imbolc

Imbolc Feast Lamb Stew

Imbolc Feast Lamb Stew 2- 1/2 lb. lamb neck chops 1 tbs. lamb fat 4 medium onions 1 tbs. butter/margarine 4 medium carrots 2 1/2 cups water 4 medium potatoes 1 tbs. parsley, chopped 1 tsp. each salt & pepper 1 tbs. chives, chopped Don't let the butcher trim the fat off of the … Continue reading Imbolc Feast Lamb Stew

Imbolc Customs and Practices

The Maiden is honored, as the Bride, on this Sabbat. Straw Brideo'gas (corn dollies) are created from oat or wheat straw and placed in baskets with white flower bedding. Young girls then carry the Brideo'gas door to door, and gifts are bestowed upon the image from each household. Afterward, at the traditional feast, the older … Continue reading Imbolc Customs and Practices