Oakens – Imbolc/Candlemas

For as the sun shines on Candlemas Day,
So far will the snow swirl until May.
For as the snow blows on Candlemas Day,
So far will the sun shine before May.

On February 2nd, it’s time to celebrate Candlemas, Imbolc, or Brigid’s Day (all names work, depending on your beliefs). It’s time to recognize that winter is on its way out, the light is beginning to return, and spring is finally on its way!

The Oakens have been practicing songs and preparing wax filled walnut shells ahead of Candlemas and took to the woods this morning for their celebration. First they gathered to make an Earth Candle to warm the seeds and sprouts.

They then lit their candles from the Earth candle and set them off down the River Frome.

The photos look lovely but what did they children think?

“I quite liked when we lit the Earth candle because it was all firey”

“I liked making the walnuts”

“I’ll remember the adventure in the fairy woods”

Following their celebration in the woods they spent the afternoon candle dipping back at the barn. “It was the best day ever!”