Imbolc is a Gaelic traditional festival marking the beginning of spring and is associated
with the goddess Bridget. Held on 1/2 February in Ireland and Scotland since the Neolithic
period. Brigid visits homes at Imbolc. People make a bed for her and leave her food and drink.
Special feasts are held, holy wells visited and it was also a time for divination. A Biddy group,
masked men and woman dressed in white wearing elaborate straw hats, visit rural and public
houses to bring good luck and chase away evil spirits. .
with the goddess Bridget. Held on 1/2 February in Ireland and Scotland since the Neolithic
period. Brigid visits homes at Imbolc. People make a bed for her and leave her food and drink.
Special feasts are held, holy wells visited and it was also a time for divination. A Biddy group,
masked men and woman dressed in white wearing elaborate straw hats, visit rural and public
houses to bring good luck and chase away evil spirits. .
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