It is also the Pagan festival of Imbolc, sacred to the Goddess Bridget, whose symbols are lambs, snowdrops and milk; with her white wand she brings life back to the natural world after the hard winter.
The christians turned it into 'candle-mass' and hid Bridget under the name of "Saint Bridget", but many Pagans still hold Imbolc ceremonies. |
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"It is also the Pagan festival of Imbolc, sacred to the Goddess Bridget, whose symbols are lambs, snowdrops and milk; with her white wand she brings life back to the natural world after the hard winter.
The christians turned it into 'candle-mass' and hid Bridget under the name of "Saint Bridget", but many Pagans still hold Imbolc ceremonies."
You're really wierd, you know that!  |
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"Hey does that mean i'm extra special?coz it's my birthday today!XX Heather
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Yes Heather Happy Birthday - I know I've actually missed it cos it's now half-past midnight, but the thought is there.
PS. Heather yer botty certainly looks extra special.  |
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"It is also the Pagan festival of Imbolc, sacred to the Goddess Bridget, whose symbols are lambs, snowdrops and milk; with her white wand she brings life back to the natural world after the hard winter.
The christians turned it into 'candle-mass' and hid Bridget under the name of "Saint Bridget", but many Pagans still hold Imbolc ceremonies.
You're really wierd, you know that! "
Yes really weird, something interesting. Provoked me into doing some reading. I didnt realise it was also Groundhog day.
Good sign though, they are all linked with celebrating the same thing, the coming of spring and the end to this dire winter weather. It's felt like a long one this year. cant wait to hang up the thermals.
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