Celtic connections: Imbolc and the goddess Brigid It is not, however, only the Romans who link Candlemas to ancient pagan beliefs. In the Celtic tradition , particularly among the Gaelic peoples, ...

Despite Chicago’s dull winter chill, spring is hiding just around the corner. At least, according to St. Brigid. Ritual Rhythms Chicago, located at 6970 N. Sheridan Rd., gathered a crowd of around 15 ...

Groundhog Day, the American tradition that falls on February 2 and predicts the start of spring, has roots in Irish mythology and the pagan holiday of Imbolc.

Since 2023, the feast day has been a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland, branded by the Irish government as “St. Brigid’s Day/Imbolc bank holiday.” (Imbolc was a pagan festival that ...

Imbolc, February 1, now known as St. Brigid's Day, marks the Irish pagan start of spring. Kathy Scott of The Trailblazery looks at the relationship between Brigid and Imbolc.

Imbolc was celebrated on Feb. 1, which stretched into Feb. 2 as it became associated with Candlemas and eventually Groundhog Day. How did Groundhog Day evolve from Imbolc and Candlemas?

CARBONDALE — The Southern Illinois Pagan Alliance hosts its first public ritual of the new year with Imbolc on Feb. 1 at the Gaia House Interfaith Center in Carbondale. Imbolc ...

Samhain was the pivotal point of the Celtic Pagan new year, a time of rebirth – and death. "Pagans had three harvests: Lammas, harvest of the corn, on 1 August; the one of fruit and vegetables ...

Many Yule traditions are practiced in Christianity as well as Wicca, such as the lighting of Yule logs and the use of red, green, white, and gold colors for decorating. Altars are also typically ...

Tagged: Imbolc Interfaith Chapel Pagan Students' Association paganism. Paige McCurdy is a member of the Class of 2025. activism Petition to Protect Student Activism gains traction on campus. By ...