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  • Day after Imbolc

    Posted on Monday February 2nd, 2009 at 20:52 in musings, imbolc

    Today was a rainy day, so we pushed back the bulk of our stuff to tomorrow. But I spent the day with the family and told the Imbolc children's story to my youngest. We spent time reveling in the spirit of family which is what is truly important. We ...

  • Happy Imbolc -- Family Ritual

    Posted on Sunday February 1st, 2009 at 18:40 in children, ritual, sabbats, imbolc

    I wanted to say Happy Imbolc to you all. Please leave us some comments on your plans for Imbolc or if later than that, how your Imbolc went.Supplies:Three small votive candles - I use white, yellow and green And Bells for ...

  • Friday Musings

    Posted on Thursday January 29th, 2009 at 22:12 in musings, imbolc

    Can you believe it Imbolc is right around the corner? I keep swearing that Yule was sometime last week. This year seems to be off to a start at a pace to beat last year. And before we know it Summer will be here and Yule will be fast behind it.Imbolc...

  • Children Activities for Imbolc -- Corn Dolly

    Posted on Wednesday January 28th, 2009 at 21:29 in crafts, activities, imbolc, corn dolly

    The corn dolly is an ancient harvest custom, still widely practiced throughout Europe. In ancient Europe it was customary at harvest time to leave a small portion of the grain in the field, often twisted or tied into the shape of a man or the symbol ...

  • Imbolc Recipes -- Desserts

    Posted on Tuesday January 27th, 2009 at 19:55 in recipes, cooking, desserts, imbolc

    One of the other traditional dishes for this Sabbat are things made with milk. This comes from the original word for Imbolc, Oimelc which means "in milk". Since milk lends itself well to dessert I figured I would share this recipe. Hope you enjoy. ...

  • Imbolc Crown

    Posted on Monday January 26th, 2009 at 21:01 in crafts, crown, imbolc, brighid

    One of the more traditional props for this Sabbat is a crown of light. This craft combines the Goddess Brighid's aspects of firekeeper and fertility Goddess. Although this was traditionally worn on the head, I do not recommend this. Because I have se...

  • The Goddess Brighid

    Posted on Wednesday January 21st, 2009 at 22:17 in goddess, imbolc, brighid

    Brigit was one of the great Triple Goddesses of the Celtic people. She appeared as Brigit to the Irish, Brigantia in Northern England, Bridein Scotland, and Brigandu in Brittany. Many legends are told about Brigit. Some say that there are three Br...

  • Imbolc Vegetarian Recipes

    Posted on Tuesday January 20th, 2009 at 18:52 in recipes, food, vegetarian, imbolc

    There aren't many vegetarian recipes available for Imbolc because usually the Earth is draped in snow at this time of the year. But here is a recipe for you to enjoy. Ingredients 3-4 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered 3 tbsp. milk or unsweetened/...

  • Making Brighid's Cross

    Posted on Thursday January 15th, 2009 at 21:10 in children, crafts, activities, brigid, imbolc

    Next week I will be sharing a house blessing ritual that uses a solar cross. So I encourage you to make one using the instructions below. It can also be a decoration to use in the house to bring blessings throughout the year.  I find that it i...

  • Children's Story for Imbolc

    Posted on Wednesday January 14th, 2009 at 21:14 in children, story, myth, imbolc

    "Grandfather? Grandfather, is it time for another story," asked the littlest child, barely refraining from jumping up and down in excitement. The old man leaned back in his chair and smiled, as he lit his pipe. After taking several puffs, he said, "Y...

  • Recipes for Imbolc -- Meat

    Posted on Tuesday January 13th, 2009 at 20:11 in recipes, food, meat, imbolc

    There were many traditional foods for Imbolc. Some of these included those made with seeds, representing growth. Since this was also a festival of light, marking the halfway point through the dark of winter, fried foods were also important. So I hope...

  • Crafts for Imbolc -- Sand Candles

    Posted on Monday January 12th, 2009 at 21:10 in crafts, imbolc, sand candles

    Sand Candles are an easy and fun way to include children in the Sabbats. But be sure to exercise extreme caution, since you have to heat the wax to a very high temperature. I would personally do this with only children who are 8 years or older. Somet...

  • Wreath Imbolc 2009

    Posted on Wednesday January 7th, 2009 at 20:40 in family, altar, decorations, wreath, imbolc

    Yes it is that time again. The holiday season seem like it just ended but Imbolc is less than a month away. So I figured since it was so close that I would take the time with my family to decorate my house for the Sabbat. Well at least the wreath and...