[Cro Dreoilin] Imbolg Celebration

[Kelley Forbes]

Thanks, Sue!

That reminds me -- part of the celebartion will be outside, so bring
warm clothes!


-- Kelley.


On Thu, 30 Jan 2014 15:29:55 -0500
Sue Blackmore <sblackmore1966 at gmail.com> wrote:

> I'm in Florida so not able to make it. I hope you all have a wonderful
> ritual and feast
> 
> blessings
> On Jan 29, 2014 11:16 PM, "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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