Happy Midwinter! February 2, 2010
Posted by Jennifer Schlick in mammals, spring, winter.trackback
(I hope you’ll click on all my links below to see some other interesting sites, pictures, information…)
February 2nd falls midway between the winter solstice and the vernal equinox. While pop culture celebrates the day as Groundhog Day, for centuries it was celebrated by the Celts as Imbolc.
The name of the midwinter festival, Imbolc, comes from a Gaelic word for ewe’s milk, for at this time of year the ewes may be lactating in certain parts of the Northern Hemisphere. The festival celebrates this and other hints that Spring is starting to overtake Winter.
I plan to celebrate at work with more Snowflake Festival preparations. (Are you going to be there on Saturday?)
Here’s hoping “Phil” sees his shadow. I haven’t seen nearly enough snow yet!
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Fascinating! I find it most interesting how different things earn their names. Here’s another fine example! It’s also interesting to learn how the coming of spring is celebrated not only all over the world but historically. ~karen
The Snowflake Festival looks like so much fun! It would be worth a trip to enjoy the events.
Only the best holiday ever!!