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Imbolc Pick 3 Swap

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Imbolc Pick 3 Swap
Group:The Green Witches Esoterica
Swap Coordinator:Tiffaknee (contact)
Swap categories: Miscellaneous 
Number of people in swap:6
Location:Regional - USA
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Rating requirement:4.90
Last day to signup/drop:January 10, 2016
Date items must be sent by:January 26, 2016
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

IMBOLC (Candlemas) Feb. 1-2 Brigid's Day. Not common to all Pagans, this is very popular with Wiccan’s and various Celtic sects. Imbolc is a Celtic festival marking the beginning of Spring. Most commonly it is celebrated on Feb. 1st or 2nd. Brigid is the Celtic goddess of Fire and inspirational Hearth & Home Deity (Poetry, Smithcraft and Healing) as well as yet another representation of the Fertility of Femininity and Love. The holiday was, and for many still is, a festival of the hearth and home, and a celebration of the lengthening days and the early signs of spring. Celebrations often involve hearth fires, special foods (butter, milk, and bannock, for example), divination or watching for omens, candles or a bonfire if the weather permits.

Hello Sisters! For this swap, you will send 1 partner THREE items from the list below, in honor of Imbolc. Some of you may celebrate by cooking, decorating an altar, or honoring the Goddess Brigid. My hopes are that we can all receive some lovely items to use in our own way of celebration on this lovely Sabbat. Whatever you choose to send, make sure you send it with love and gratitude!

~A Brigid's Cross

~A Brigid's Crown

~A handmade gift symbolizing the Goddess

~An Imbolc recipe that includes dairy in it. Spongecake recipes are also popular. Check online for more information. Write it on a nice recipe card or index card).

~5 servings of hot tea (bagged or loose leaf)

~A seed packet. Kudos if it's of daffodils, narcissus, snowdrop blossoms or similar flower.

~One white pillar candle OR one white taper candle OR 3 white tea-light candles for our Imbolc altar

~A crystal of turquoise, garnet, onyx or amethyst.

~A handmade card or ATC utilizing the colors pale green, pale yellow, white and bright red only.

~A small cauldron or chalice (she is connected to sacred wells and springs).

~White feathers (real or fake).

~A poem. Brigid is the patroness of poets. You may write it or send another author's work.

~Any healing herb. Brigid is connected to healing rites.

~Faerie artwork or statue. Brigid is the sister of the Fey.

~An altar cloth that is white linen or cotton. Spring flower embroidery on it is appropriate.

You must hold at least a 4.98 rating to join this swap. Please check your partner's profile for blatant dislikes or allergies. Send your items with care. You have 2 weeks to send out your swap. Please do not join this swap if you cannot commit to sending your partner a swap with effort and love behind it. Message the group founder @Tiffaknee with any questions, comments or concerns.

Have fun!

Discussion

XfildChild 01/ 2/2016 #

Yay! Imbolc is my favorite holiday, because I associate it with my spiritual community. I help plan and run a women's retreat every Imbolc with a group of lovely amazing women who are my spiritual sisters! Brighid is also my Patroness, so this holiday is very special for those reasons as well. I'm very excited to participate! Does anyone have any Imbolc traditions or plans? How do you celebrate?

Tiffaknee 01/ 2/2016 #

That's wonderful to hear! It's also awesome to hear how you celebrate; it's very inspiring! I don't typically do anything too big for Imbolc, but I certainly decorate my altar, cook for my boyfriend and I, as well as some family members. I think this year I want to make some kind of art inspired by this Sabbat. I don't know if I'll write a poem, draw or paint something, or try my hand at a Brigid crown. But I'm looking forward to it this year, as last year I wasn't as educated about Imbolc as I am now.

SheisCrafty 01/ 2/2016 #

This is such a great swap!!!!

Tiffaknee 01/ 3/2016 #

Thank you! I thought it would be fun! :)

XfildChild 01/14/2016 #

I've never of heard of Brighid's Crowns before, so that's really cool. It reminds me of what the Lucia bride wears during St. Lucia Day festivals. Very pretty.

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