Celebrating Imbolc

This year Imbolc, also known as Brigid’s Day, Candlemas, or Groundhog Day fell, on February 2nd.

Group of celebrants at Imani Farm to bless the animals.

 

 

Kaitlin hangs the Brigid cross on the Imani barn.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Standing around after the blessing.

 

 

The children pet Sassy Mae, the Jersey calf.

 

 

 

 

 

Dylan holds the tomte (swedish troll dolls) to be placed around the farm.

 

 

 

Corinna displays the tiny tomte doll hanging in the barn. These were traditionally used as protection for the farm family and animals.