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Term: Imbolc

DEFINITION:
February 2 IMBOLC/IMBOLG is the Old Irish name for an ancient Celtic festival occurring at the beginning of February. Imbolc was the second of the four great fire festivals of Celtic religion and under Christian influence was also known as Candlemas. From early times Imbolc was associated with the fire goddess Brighid, and celebrated the approach of spring and the promise of renewal.
SOURCE:  Encyclopedia of Wicca & Witchcraft, by Raven Grimassi
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