Imbolc
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Imbolc also known as Saint Brigid's Day is a traditionally Gaelic traditional festival. It marks the beginning of spring and for the Christians it's the feast day of Saint Brigid Island's patroness saint. It's often held around the February 1st which is halfway between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox. Historically, in Ireland Scotland and the Isle of Man observes the traditions as one of four Gaelic seasonal festivals alongside Beltaine, Lughnasadh and Samahin.
Imbolc is part of the Wiccan/Pagan wheel of the year. The Wheel of the Year is broken into eight festivals or Sabbats (Also known as Solstace's and Equinox's), The Wheel of the Year also represents the active and dormant states of nature, man and agriculture. A God, Goddess or a Deity is often associated or governs a particular Sabbat, usually to cover planting and reaping during winter and summer. The seasons were important for our ancestors, due to the fact that their existence often depended on good harvests, mild winters and enough rainfall.
Imbolc is mentioned in early Irish literature and there's some evidence that suggests it was also an important date in ancient times. Its believed Imbolc was originally a pagan festival associated with the Lambing season and the goddess Brigid. However several historians suggest the saint and her feast day are the Christianizations of the day. The Customs were not really recorded in detail until the early modern era, including the tradition of weaving Brigid's crosses which get hung over doors and windows to protect against fire, illness and evil spirits. Brigid was said to visit each home on St Brigid's eve, to receive her blessings people would make a bed for Brigid, leave her food and drink as well as a set of clothes for her to bless. Holy wells would also be visited and a special meal would be had. The weather is also traditionally linked with Weather lore.
Brigid's cross or Brigit's cross is a small variant of the cross often woven from straw or rushes. It can appear in various shapes but most popular designs feature a woven diamond or Lozenge in the centre, the cross is named for the Christian said Brigid of Kildare or the pagan goddess Brigid. Brigid's cross is typically woven on February 1st, her feast day as well as the festival of Imbolc in Pre-Christian Ireland. Hanging Brigid's cross from the rafters of one's house was believed to bring the blessing and protection of the saint for the remainder of the year. There was a decline in the practise of Brigid's crosses during the 20th century, in part due to house renovations that made hanging them difficult.
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