“The one thing that very few people disagree about is that there was someone called Patrick and he wrote what became the first story of Ireland,” says Tim Campbell, director of the Saint Patrick Centre in Downpatrick, County Down. “The history of Ireland literally begins with him.” Patr...
Imbolc Origins Originally, Groundhog Day was a Celtic festival marking the year’s firstcross-quarter day, or a midpoint between seasons.Read more about the ancient Celtic calendar here. Celebrated at the beginning of February, the day was calledImbolc—a term from Old Irish that is most often...
Originally, this day was calledImbolc(lambs’ milk) because the lambing season began. It was also calledBrigantiafor the Celtic female deity of light, calling attention to the Sun being halfway on its advance from the winter solstice to the spring equinox. Much of this day is grounded in t...
What is the spiritual meaning of Easter? Itmarks the anniversary of Jesus' resurrection and ascension to heaven— and observing this holiday can teach Christians a lot more about faith than bunnies. Easter arrives at the end of Holy Week and right after Good Friday, which commemorates Jesus' c...
There are eight sabbats Wiccan practitioners celebrate, including Samhain (The Witches’ New Year), Yule (Winter Solstice), Imbolc, Vernal Equinox, Beltane, Litha (Summer Solstice), Lammas, and Mabon (Autumn Equinox). The dates of such celebrations vary depending upon where the practitioner ...
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