2026 Imbolc/Candlemas Greetings from Jackie Krasna

The Feast of St Brigid (Celtic goddess turned Christian Saint) or Imbolc, is an ancient and somewhat forgotten holiday that falls on 1 February, midway between the winter solstice and the vernal equinox.

FEBRUARY What traditions, myths, and celebrations do YOU have in your home and region for February? Many cultures, ancient and contemporary, celebrate – particularly in the northern hemisphere --the beginning

Not getting your knuckles whapped and still being crafty. Catholic School wasn't good for my hands.

Today is Imbolc or Brigid's day, a wonderful celebration of the earths awakening. Yes winter still has a hold on us, but only slightly. Already we can see the buds forming on the trees, bulbs pushing their

St. Brigid. Ireland's Patron Saint of fire. Midwifery. Healing. " Bright and fiery arrow, blaze kindly into my life.Sainted bringer of spring, grow ever more verdent and lush.Mistress of poetry and