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A major topic of conversation at the Imbolc ritual here in my corner of Ontario is always the weather. Specifically, how cold is it this year, compared to last? Last year, February 2010, just to be clear, was warm, compared to the bone-shattering cold that most years bring. The bitterness of the cold always affects turnout and only the die-hard members of the group turn out for this one – or so we tell ourselves, as we stand shivering in circle, celebrating the lengthening days and the return of the sun, even as snow spirals around us and the cold creeps in slowly through Arctic boots and insulated mittens.

But the hope that infused our ancestors at this time also penetrates our multiple layers and that is the whole point of the ritual. While the rest of the province talks about six more weeks of winter, depending on whether Wiarton Willie has seen his shadow or not, we are celebrating the return of the sun and light, longer days, the awakening of the Goddess and the rising power of the God as he grows to maturity.

Imbolc a Celtic Celebration

Imbolc has many names, as most of the pagan rituals do. Imbolc can also be referred to as Imbolg, Candlemas (the Christianized name), Oilmelc, Lupercalia, Feast of Pan, Brigid’s Day and more. It is the “Feast of Lights,” a fire festival that celebrates light rather than heat.

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