Imbolc White Magic Creme Brulee — Moody Moons

Creme brulee captures all the magic of the Imbolc season in one little ceramic dish. This classic french dessert incorporates early spring ingredients like fresh cream, berries and snowy sugar. As the icy morning frost yields to cool spring dew, take a moment to relish the warmth of cold-weather kitchen witchery. Creme Brulee and Kitchen… via … Continue reading Imbolc White Magic Creme Brulee — Moody Moons

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 ??

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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