It's been snowing scarcely and stealthily in NYC this winter. A few mornings we'd see some white on cars, trees, in the garden. Last night though, we did see beautiful, big snow flakes and expected a bit more accumulation. As usual, only the garden is showing... This was taken this morning, on the way to school...
And while on the subject of winter, this will happen in out garden:
Imbolc, Hot times in the olf city
Halfway to Spring--come and light a candle, make a
wish
and sing and frolic in the firelight as we burn 12
Christmas trees to celebrate this timeless Celtic
holiday, Imbolc!
Friday, February 2, 5 to 8
Dias y Flores Community Garden
520 East 13th Steet, between Ave A&B
Imbolc (ihm-olk) Imbolg or Oimelc
Traditional date: Feb 1 or 2
Midpoint between Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox
Second Celtic fire festival (female)
Gaelic or Welsh "Imbolg" means "spring" (have not
confirmed)
Festival of Lights, St Brigid's Day
Celebrates the quickening of spring, the end of
winter, time of abundance of milk
Time of planning and hopes
Ceremonies involve water, candles pledges and planting
a hope or a seed, making candles and rededicate the
land with sacred ash
Burn your Christmas tree and light candles
Colours: Red, orange, white
Evolved into Groundhog Day
