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Imbolc
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Imbolc, Imbolg [ˈɪmbəlk ˈɪmbəʊlk ˈɪmməlk]
n
(Non-Christian Religions / Other Non-Christian Religions) an ancient Celtic festival associated with the goddess Brigit, held on Feb. 1 or 2 to mark the beginning of spring. It is also celebrated by modern pagans
[from Old Irish oimelc ewe's milk]


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MILK REVIVAL BEGINS TO FLOW IMBOLG or Imbolc, celebrated on Wednesday, February 2, is also known as Oimelc, means "ewe's milk" and refers to the pregnant sheep coming into milk at this time of year.
 
 
 
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