History
What Saint is associated with this Sabbat?
One of Ireland’s three patron saints, the Catholic Church claims St. Brigid was a historical person, with accounts of her life written by monks dating back to the 8th century. Brigid (or Bridget) is the patron saint of Irish nuns, newborns, midwives, dairy maids and cattle.
What is the Feb Full Moon Called
The Snow Antler Moon
What candles are blessed and this sabbat?
Coven candles, Home and Hearth Blessing, 13 Moons
Brigid is Associated with Inspiration, Healing, Sacred Wells and Sacred Fire
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A closed Sabbat means...
Initiates only, Inner Court
What Holy Place is associated with this sabbat?
Brigid’s goal was to create a monastery in Kildare, supposedly the former site of a shrine to the Celtic goddess of the same name. In the 12th century, legend holds that the nuns in Kildare attended to a fire built in St. Brigid’s honor. The fire had burned for 500 years and produced no ash, and only women were allowed in proximity of the fire.
What Month do we get the highest amount of snowfall in indiana?
Feb
What protective working is performed at this sabbat?
A Mallum Mallus / Mallum Citrea
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Would White or Red Wine be the selection?
White
What mainstream holiday is associated with this sabbat date, not a federal holiday but is still recognized on most American calendars?
February 2 is also celebrated as Groundhog Day, which began in the United States in 1887. The idea is that a groundhog exiting its burrow can predict whether winter will stay or go based on whether the groundhog sees its shadow. The day was a stunt by a newspaper in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, that has endured.Concocted in Pennsylvania Dutch country, Groundhog Day is believed to be an adaptation of a German Candlemas tradition involving a badger. There have been attempts to portray Groundhog Day as a modern offshoot of Imbolc, but the two days are not likely directly related.
What sacred animal shed their antlers during this time?
White Tail Deer
Who Governs this Sabbat
Oak / Gold / Kore
: The word "Imbolc" comes from the Irish word imbolg, which means "in the belly
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What 3 Demons is the trad working with this year for the magickal resistance?
Astaroth, Shax, Orobas
What common protective charm is made in association with this sabbat?
The Saint Brigid's Cross is one of the archetypal symbols of Ireland, while it is considered a Christian symbol, it may well have its roots in the pre-christian goddess Brigid. It is usually made from rushes and comprises a woven square in the centre and four radials tied at the ends.
Candlesmass is known as the day when
Jesus was taken to the temple in jersusalem and candles are blessed in sacred fire
What American Folkloric Trad Deity is Revered at this sabbat?
Kolyo
Kolyo's Feast Day is associated with the first full moon after this sabbat
FALSE!
What other trad witches holiday falls within this month and lasts 6 weeks?
The Witches Black Lent
Who is (Goddess) Brigids Father
Brigid was considered one of the most powerful Celtic gods, the daughter of the Dagda, the oldest god in the Celtic pantheon Tuatha du Danann. She had two sisters also named Brigid (though it’s speculated that these sisters are meant to symbolize different aspects of the same goddess.)
Known as the father of modern witchcraft he popularized Imbolc as part of the Wheel of the Year, a cycle of festivals that celebrate the changing seasons. seen as a modern craft founder and leader who helped create the Wheel of the Year to unify the celebration of nature's cycles
Gerald Gardner
What Sabbats does SCC keep closed
Imbolc, Lammas, Samhain , Yule
Candlemas is the feast of the purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is celebrated on February 5th. Candles are blessed on this day.
FALSE! Feb 1st-2nd
This crafted tool is used to send energy out or to harness energy from the coven?
Coven Candle