The Wheel of the Year turns once more, bringing us the Cross-Quarter sabbat of Imbolc. Falling on February 2nd, Imbolc is also known by the names Imbolg, Candlemas, Oimelc, Lupercus, Lupecal, Brigid's Day, St. Brigit's Day, Bride's Day, Lady's Day, and the Festival of Lights.
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But they weren't warned. The mother had letters via a journalist from one researcher to another, they weren't intended for ...

At the Winter Solstice, we celebrate Children's Day to honour our children and to bring warmth, light and cheerfulness into the dark time of the year. Holidays such as this have their origin as "holy days". They are the way human beings mark the sacred times in the yearly cycle of life.

In the northern latitudes, midwinter's day has been an important time ...

Winter Solstice/Yule: Activities, Carols, Crafts, Facts, and Rituals

by Cauldron Living Staff Writer thelma6954

The great Wheel of the Year has turned once more, and on December 22nd of this year, it brings Pagans, Wiccans, and Witches in the Northern Hemisphere the quarter sabbat that's known as the Winter Solstice or Yule. The Winter Solstice marks the first official day of Winter and the longest night of the year. It also commemorates the rebirth of the Sun, that from this night forward, will bring gradually longer days.
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Litha/Summer Solstice
Written by Cauldron Living staff writer Thelma6954

Litha, also commonly referred to as the Summer Solstice, is the sabbat that occurs each year around June 21st in the Northern Hemisphere and December 21st in the Southern Hemisphere. On modern-day calendars, it marks the first official day of Summer. However, according to old folklore, Summer actually begins on Beltane (May 1st) and ends on Lammas (August 1st), thus putting the Summer Solstice midway between the two. This explains why the Summer Solstice is sometimes also called Midsummer. Other names for this holiday include Alban Heruin, Sun Blessing, Gathering Day, and St. John's Day.
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Imbolc Activities and Crafts
Written by Cauldron Living staff writer Thelma6954

The Wheel of the Year turns once more, bringing us the Cross-Quarter sabbat of Imbolc. Falling on February 2nd, Imbolc is also known by the names Imbolg, Candlemas, Oimelc, Lupercus, Lupecal, Brigid's Day, St. Brigit's
Day, Bride's Day, Lady's Day, and the Festival of Lights.



Oimelc literally means, "Ewe's milk," and Imbolc means, "in the belly," both referencing the pregnancy of sheep and other animals in spring. Although spring is still officially more than six weeks away, Imbolc is a day to celebrate its first glimpses. It is a time of cleansing and purification to rid ourselves of old habits and make room in our lives and homes for the Earth's upcoming bounty. This day is also sacred to the Celtic Goddess Brigid, who reigns over Fire (smith crafting), Art (poetry), and Healing (midwifery). ...