Spring is in the Air: Feb. 2 Imbolc

What is Imbolc?  Imbolc is a word believed to be derived from the Old Irish i mbolg which translates as 'In the belly'.  'In the belly' referred to the pregnancy of ewes, which coincided with the onset of spring.
Imbolc (or the Festival of Brigit) represented the point in the Celtic year that divided winter in half; where the crone aspect of the cold months recedes heralding the return of the young spring maiden.

It's a great time to go outside and check out what's popping up from the ground.  I did a walk about our yard this morning and low and behold, dozens of tulips are stretching their way through the mulch!

To read more about Imbolc, check out this link:
http://www.suite101.com/content/imbolc-a40231