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

Imbolc: What we celebrate

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, since this is the cross-quarter day on the solar calendar, halfway between … Continue reading Imbolc: What we celebrate

Imbolc/Candlemas

Magickal Graphics Imbolc, (pronounced "IM-bulk" or "EM-bowlk"), also called Oimealg, ("IM-mol'g), by the Druids, is the festival of the lactating sheep. It is derived from the Gaelic word "oimelc" which means "ewes milk". It is the time of Blessing of the seeds and consecration of agricultural tools. It marks the center point of the dark … Continue reading Imbolc/Candlemas

Turquoise: The Sky Stone — Good Witches Homestead

Turquoise has a long-standing history in the world that goes so far back as to predate its own name. Although the oldest piece of turquoise jewelry was found on a 7,500-year-old mummy, the name turquoise, meaning “Turkish stone,” was not coined until the early 13th century. The stone was given this name because Europeans believed […] … Continue reading Turquoise: The Sky Stone — Good Witches Homestead

Hot Buttered Cider

Nice way to warm up on a cold winter evening. Great for your parties a Yule Celebrations. Hot Buttered Cider Ingredients 8 cup apple cider or apple juice 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 4 inches stick cinnamon 1 teaspoon whole allspice 1 teaspoon whole cloves Peel from 1 lemon, cut into strips 2 tablespoons butter … Continue reading Hot Buttered Cider