Thursday 7 February 2008

IMBOLC


The Green Man

IMBOLC

Jack Frost

#A Celtic culture festival which takes place on February 2nd Halfway between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox. More at www.en.wickipedia.org/wiki/imbolc

The festival which takes place in Marsden, West Yorkshire, England and known as the, Marsden Imbolc, has only been celebrated since 1993, and was originated by, Duggs Carre, a folklore enthusiast working for the local council. More at, www.asanas.org.uk/files/002jonesi.pdf.
It's a great do and the fireworks display has to be seen to be believed.