Imbolc and St.Brigid

The thrill of seeing the first flower of the season pop up is at the heart of the Celtic Festival of Imbolc: that time midway between winter solstice and spring equinox. Thus, the snowdrop is its symbol and green and white are its colors. Here is the US, it is Groundhog Day. But to the Celtic people it was lambing time. Since the Goddess Brigid was responsible for birthing, she was celebrated on this day which later also became known as St. Brigid’s Day..

holiday, celtic blessingJeanne CraneFebruary 1, 2021Imbolc, Brigid, fire, festival, Divine Feminine

Celebrating Brigid

February 1 (sometimes February 2} is Imbolc, the Celtic festival between winter solstice and spring equinox. As with all the Celtic holidays, it celebrates the coming of the light and is set around a fire burning throughout the night, with the emphasis on preparing for the season ahead…

Brigid, holiday, Celtic WisdomJeanne CraneJanuary 28, 2019Celtic Spirit, Celtic wisdom, Kildare, Solas Bhride, Brigid, Imbolc, Brigit’s WellComment

My Take on Celtic Spirituality

If you have read either of my novels, you know that I weave the themes of this blog with stories of fictional characters experiencing thin places in modern day Ireland. My intent is not only to engage and entertain but also to lift up ideas that I believe have relevance for our lives today.