Imbolc 

Imbolc is a pagan holiday that celebrates the beginning of spring and the halfway point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. It is celebrated by Wiccans and other neopagan or pagan-influenced religions. 

Symbolism

Light

Imbolc is a festival of light that celebrates the return of light after winter. 

Fire

Fire symbolizes Brigid's sacred flame and the return of vitality to the land. 

Ewes and lactation

Imbolc is associated with ewes and lactation, which symbolizes the birth of lambs and the promise of abundance. 

Seeds

Imbolc symbolizes the seeds of spring stirring in the earth. 

Lore

Brigid: Imbolc is associated with the Celtic goddess Brigid, who is the goddess of hearth, poetry, and healing. 

Purification: Imbolc is a time of purification and preparation for the agricultural season. 

New beginnings: Imbolc is a time of new beginnings and hope for spring. 

Traditions

Lighting candles and bonfires: Candles and bonfires are lit to invite Brigid's presence into homes and hearts. 

Snowdrops: Snowdrops are often used in ceremonies to celebrate Imbolc. 

Rituals: Pagan communities perform rituals to invoke Brigid's blessings.