Imbolc Lore Imbolc is a Wiccan festival celebrated on February 2nd. It is also known as Candlemas, Lupercalia, Feast of Pan, Feast of Torches, Feast of the Waxing Light, Oimelc, Brigit's Day and many other names. Imbolc celebrates the first stirrings of spring and the recovery of the Goddess from giving birth to the Sun (the God) at Yule. The days are getting longer and the darkest time of the year is over. In Celtic tradition this the holiday of Brigid, who rules smithcraft, poetry and healing, she is a goddess of fire and transformation. For more about Imbolc go to the Wheel of the Year and Sabbats page! |