Imbolc

February is here and brings with it Imbolc and the first faint stirrings of spring.

Imbolc, from the Irish, is a traditional gaelic festival, also called Saint Brigid’s Day. Imbolc falls in early February, roughly halfway between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. This turning point in the year is a time to sweep away the old and prepare for the new.

In Irish tradition, crosses are woven on Feb. 1 and hung over doors and windows to protect against fire, illness, and evil. St. Brigid’s Day is an annual public holiday in Ireland.

As we are all snowed in, it’s a nice reminder that seasons change. Keep hope in your heart.