Imbolc takes place right around February 2nd.
Other Names for Imbolc and Similar Festivals
Also called Imbolc, Imbolg, Oimealg, The Feast of St. Brigid, Brigid’s Day, Bride’s Feast, Ground Hog Day, Imbolgc Brigantia, Imbolic, Disting, Lubercus, Candlemas, Candlelaria, the Snowdrop Festival, The Festival of Lights, the Feast of the Virgin, February Eve
Colors
White, silver, yellow, red
Objects
Corn Dollies, Brigid’s Cross or Brigid’s Wheel, Bride’s Bed, The broom, candles, fire, priapic wands, Brigid’s mantle, Rowan cross, plows, wells,
Animals
sheep (ewes and lambs), burrowing/hibernating animals, animals in winter color, bears, eagles, owls, ravens, stags, groundhogs, robins
Plants
All spring flowers, especially white ones and fruit tree blossoms.
Foods
vanilla, baked custard, rice pudding, cheese, Lemon ricotta pancakes, braided bread, Cheesy potato and broccoli soup
Astrological
Aquarius
Deities
Brigid
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