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Imbolc, Candlemas, 1st February, Celebrate the real first day of Spring.
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Time: February 2, 2015 all day
Location: Where St. Brigit decides to show
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Event Type: imbolc
Organized By: PerseH ~Staff Wrangler~
Latest Activity: Feb 3, 2014
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Imbolc, in the ancient Celtic calender was a very important celebration. Being midway between winter and summer, Imbolc is the renewing of the Earth, praying that the seeds will grow and making sure that the lambs and foals would be born. The most important part of Imbolc was the performing of rituals so that they had enough food until the summers months. By the time of February 1st, food was scarce and the animals needed sufficient fuel for their babies to be born. It is believed that the word Imbolc comes from the old Celtic word for ewe's milk (Oi-melc). Some say the day to perform the rituals is on the 1st of February, some say the second. Most people got around this by ensuing the celebrations went on for two days.
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NH-Imbolc |
Calendar |
Fire Festivals |
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Feb 01 Every year |
Description |
Imbolc/Oimelc/Brigid`s Day, on February 2 and the preceding eve. associated with fertility. celebrated as a fire festival. midpoint between the winter solstice and spring equinox later in week. Celts use full moon nearest midpoint. |
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Comment by Dept of PMM Artists & things on January 31, 2014 at 9:12pm
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Dancing Willow Tree
A beautiful symbol of this Candlemas season is the lotus, which represents the yoni of the goddess. In India the lotus opens and gives birth to the goddess Lakshmi. In the northern lands, a dragonfly on a pond represents the quickening of life. In Egypt the lotus on the lake at dawn gives birth to the sun. We to can use the energies of this season to open to our own spiritual nature. Next time you see a sunrise, let your heart open to the beauty of new possibilities. And, if you feel stuck, consider the possibility of getting help.
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Kyara Peacock 8:23in the evenin' Jan 31
In Honor of tonight's "Black Moon" I give you CAKE!!!!Bete Noir Cake
(French for "bad thing" or "black mark") is a sinful dessert served to guests on their bedtop "welcome tray."
Ingredients:
8 ounces unsweetened chocolate
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate
1/2 cup water
1-1/3 cup sugar
1 cup butter, room temperature, cut into 1-Tablespoon slices
5 large eggs, room temperature, combined but not mixedButter a 9-inch cake pan. Line with buttered waxed paper or parchment. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
I used waxed paper in the bottom of a spring form pan, but I don't cut it out like a circle. I lay the waxed paper over the the bottom of the pan and then I put the pan back together. Then I remove the excess waxed paper. After that I put aluminum foil under that pan and up the sides so that there is a complete seal. Using the spring form pan eliminates having to re-invert the cake after you remove it from the pan.
Chop chocolates and place in food processor, pulsing only until very coarse. Heat water and sugar. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. With processor running, add sugar water mixture to chocolate. Add butter rapidly, 1 tablespoon at a time, with motor running. Add eggs all at once and pulse just until mixed and shiny.
Pour mixture into prepared pan. Set pan into a jelly roll pan. Place on center rack of oven. Add hot water to jelly roll pan so that water reaches 3/4 to top of round pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes; do not over bake. Cool for 10 minutes. Run a sharp knife around edge to release cake. Turn onto cookie sheet to remove waxed paper or parchment from base. Put a serving plate over cake and invert again. Serve with fresh berries and chocolate sauce.
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Imbolc Blessings! My Brigid Circle Chant: "Circle of Brigid Power, Circle of Brigid Light, Circle of Brigid Magic, Circle of Brigid Bright!" http://circlepodcasts.org/brigid-invocation-chant/
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Donna Morgan 4:29in the evenin' Jan 31
Imbolc Food - Ideas & RecipesBecause Imbolc was a celebration of the milk that began to flow forth from the sheep, dairy is a huge recommendation and also a tradition for Imbolc meals. Cheeses, milk, butter, cream, and yogurt could all be incorporated into your Imbolc meal(s) - be it for Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner. Here are some simple and inexpensive ideas for all three meals that involve dairy:
Breakfast - Egg Omelette with cheese and a pitcher of organic milk or cream in coffee, yogurt on the side
Lunch - Grilled cheese sandwiches with home-made slices of bread
Dinner/Supper - Option 1: Cooked Ham, cheesy potatoes (or baked potatoes with shredded cheese) and sour cream & butter, and a leafy vegetable
Dinner/Supper - Option 2: Beer Cheese Soup & Braided BreadBread is also another great food to include in your Imbolc meals, as it is a traditional Imbolc food. Use it with your sandwiches for lunch and as a side or appetizer for Imbolc Dinner.
Here is a great recipe found online at paganwiccanabout.com:
Braided bread is found in many forms, in many cultures. This one is a simple one, and is perfect for serving at your Imbolc feast. The braid symbolizes Brighid in her aspect as the bride, representative of her fertility and position as a hearth goddess. Serve this tasty braided bread with warm butter for dipping.
Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Ingredients:
3 loaves frozen bread dough, thawed (this is in the frozen foods section at the grocery store)
1 egg
Water
Sesame seeds
Preparation:Allow the bread loaves to defrost at room temperature. Before it begins to rise, cut each loaf in half with a large pizza cutter or a knife. Roll each half out until it's about 18" long, and about an inch thick. You'll end up with six of these long strips.
Take three of the strips, and braid them together, trying not to stretch them out too much. When you've reached the end of the braid, tuck the ends underneath themselves. Repeat the process with the other three strips, making a second braid.
Place the braids either on a baking stone, or on a pan that has been sprinkled with cornmeal.
Beat the egg in a small bowl, and add 2 Tbsp. water. Lightly brush the egg and water mixture over the braids, and then sprinkle with sesame seeds. Let them rise in a warm place for about an hour, or until doubled in size.
Bake at 375 for 30 minutes, or until a light golden brown color. Remove from baking sheet, and allow to cool for 15 minutes or more before serving.
** Note: if you want to really jazz this up, use different types of bread, such as white and wheat. The end result is visually very appealing, with the different colors braided together.
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CL Luciole 4:53in the evenin' Jan 31 For those people in the Youngstown area my pagan group will be hosting a Candlemas (Imbolc) ritual on Sunday. All the details are in the event listing but please don't hesitate to pm me with any questions you might have. :)Day o' the Sun just abouts 5:30in the evenin'Bears Den Cabin off Old Furnace Road Youngstown, Ohio +41.084195, -80.695063
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Kelly Buyers 7:19in the evenin' Jan 31
Ugh! Was not planning on being out that freaken long. So glad I'm home. My phone is at 5%, awesome! I'm plugging it in now!Okay Topic two time:
"Ritual for Imbolc/Candlemas"
SOURCE: http://www.thewhitegoddess.co.uk/the_wheel_of_the_year/imbolc.asp
AUTHOR: Unknown"Supplies: Symbol of the season, such as a white flower, snow in a crystal container, also needed, an orange candle anointed with cinnamon, frankincense or rosemary oil (unlit), red candle to represent the elements, and your ritual supplies."
"Arrange the altar, light the candles and censer, and cast the Circle."
"Invoke the Goddess and God."
"Say such words as the following:"
"This is the time of the feast of torches, When every lamp blazes and shines"
"To welcome the rebirth of the God"
"I/we celebrate the Goddess,"
"I/we celebrate the God;
All the Earth celebrates
Beneath its mantle of sleep."
"Light the orange taper from the red candle on the altar. Slowly walk the circle clockwise, bearing the candle before you. Say these or similar words:"
"All the land is wrapped in winter. The air is chilled and
Frost envelopes the Earth.
But Lord of the Sun, Horned One of animals and wild places, Unseen you have been reborn Of the gracious Mother Goddess,"
"Lady of all fertility."
"Hail Great God!"
"Hail and welcome!"
"Stop before the altar," "holding aloft the candle." "Gaze at its flame. Visualize your life blossoming with creativity, with renewed energy and strength. If you need to look into the future or past, now is an ideal time. Works of magic, if necessary, may follow.
Celebrate the Simple Feast.
Thank the Goddess and God. Release the Circle."
Imbolc - The Wheel Of The Year - The White Goddess
www.thewhitegoddess.co.uk
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