Candlemas

Candlemas/Imbolc
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Imbolc marks the recovery of the Goddess after giving birth to the God. The lengthening periods of light awaken her. The God is a young, lusty boy but his power is felt in the longer days. Imbolc is also known as Feast of Torches, Oimelc, Lupercalia and Brigid's Day.

Candlemas
At Candlemas, people would bring torches and candles into the Church, symbolizing the long darkness of the days.
St. Blaise's Day, Candlemas  is remembered for using the newly-blessed candles to bless the throats of parishioners, keeping them from colds, flu, sore throats, etc.


Candlemas - Festival of lights
Symbols - Snow, evergreens,candles, early Spring plants.
Colors - Green and White
Corresponds with Ground Hogs Day

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