Wiccan/Pagan

Also referred to as the Feast of Pan, Feast of Torches, Feast of Waxing Lights and Oimele. Based on a Celtic tradition, the halfway point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox in Neolithic Ireland and Scotland. Is one of several holidays highlighting some aspects of winter and sunlight, and heralding the change of seasons. For many traditions, it is a time for initiation, re-dedication and pledges for the coming year. One of the four “greater Sabbats.”

General practices: Spring cleaning, feats, making candles, visiting a body of water, making a Brigid cross, and making a Brigid straw doll.