[Cro Dreoilin] Imbolg Celebration

[Kelley Forbes]

We'll be pleased to have you. No one has claimed Swedish Meatbals,
yet. :)


-- Kelley.


On Wed, 29 Jan 2014 21:15:14 -0700
"jezmynfae at gmail.com" <jezmynfae at gmail.com> wrote:

> Michael, the kids and I would love to attend.  If this dish hasn't
> already been claimed, we could bring Swedish meatballs.  :)
> 
> Sent from my Sprint phone.
> 
> ----- Reply message -----
> From: "Kelley Forbes" <forbesk at astronomytower.net>
> To: <community at crodreoilin.org>, "Kelley Forbes"
> <forbesk at astronomytower.net> Subject: [Cro Dreoilin] Imbolg
> Celebration Date: Tue, Jan 21, 2014 9:16 PM
> 
> Imbolg
> 
> Celebrate the return of Spring with a feast, traditional customs, and
> offerings to Brighid.
> 
> Date: 4 February 2014
> Time: 6 pm
> Place: Jefferson Unitarian Church 
> 14350 W. 32nd Avenue, Golden
> Feast: Please bring a dish that feeds 8 for feast. When you RSVP,
> please tell us what you're bringing, so we don't double up too much. 
> 
> Traditional foods for Imbolg --
> - Any foods with dairy products: milk, butter, cheese. Try to
> incorporate a bit into whatever dish you may be bringing, or bring a
> dish comprised of mostly dairy, such as a cheese plate.
> - Shellfish
> - Ale
> - Poultry
> - Lamb
> - Colcannon - Chris and Kelley will bring.
> - Dessert
> - Seasonal Veggies
> 
> If you have special dietary needs, please bring a dish you can eat.
> 
> Taking it Deeper:
> 
> There are practices and traditions surrounding all of the Celtic
> holidays which can increase your personal experience of the spiritual
> in your everyday life. If you are interested in doing so, here are
> some of those traditions:
> 
> -- It is traditional to clean your house very thoroughly before
> Imbolg. -- Dress in light colors or white for the Imbolg celebration.
> -- This is a holiday that is special to animals; it is very
> traditional to feed your livestock and pets special food on Imbolg,
> or consider bringing a container to take home a bit of the feast for
> them. -- Come prepared with a toast or story to tell during feasting.
> -- If you have a Brigit's Cross from last year's celebration, bring
> that with you to give as an offering. -- Bring a personal offering to
> Bride, if you wish.
> 
> 
> Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have!
> 
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