Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun An ancient Celtic feast, usually held on February 1, marked by acts of divination and rites of purification.
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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Examples
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Since Imbolc is sacred to Brigid and Brigid invented poetry for the Irish, the idea is that you have a day where you share some poetry in her honor.
Day in the Life of an Idiot lyda222 2009
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This year's celebration of Imbolc begins the turn toward spring, although with 59 degree weather in Boston it's unclear whether we've had winter.
Grove Harris: Imbolc 2012: Embracing The Shadow Grove Harris 2012
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Midwinter was celebrated as Imbolc by the ancient Celts, and also as an early Gaelic fire festival.
Donna Henes: Purification By Fire: Midwinter Rites Of Renewal Donna Henes 2011
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Despite the Northern Hemisphere's snow and cold, Pagans celebrate Imbolc and the returning light.
Grove Harris: Imbolc 2011 -- The Spring Quarter Begins Grove Harris 2011
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Midwinter was celebrated as Imbolc by the ancient Celts, and also as an early Gaelic fire festival.
Donna Henes: Purification By Fire: Midwinter Rites Of Renewal Donna Henes 2011
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Tomorrow is Imbolc, but I think we're keeping it very low key this year.
I haven't done one of these WoW things in a while... sovay 2009
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Imbolc is a time to consider intentions and tools; it is a time to clarify aim and dedicate one's self for the coming year.
Grove Harris: Imbolc 2011 -- The Spring Quarter Begins Grove Harris 2011
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At this show we celebrate Imbolc with Coven of the Wise. with Sooj, Ginger, and Bekah's music woven together!
Odin's Day pixelfish 2009
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Pagans celebrate Imbolc as a time to consider intentions and tools; it is a time to clarify aim and dedicate one s self for the coming year, to let go of clutter and to prepare for the season of growth.
Grove Harris: Imbolc 2011 -- The Spring Quarter Begins Grove Harris 2011
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Ages before central heating, refrigerated foods and Jesus Christ, the ancient Druidic festival of Imbolc had been celebrated by generations of wise Celtic women to mark the midpoint between the Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox.
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