Imbolg is celebrated on the first of February as a rule, although Candlemas, the Christian equivalent, is celebrated on the second of February. The Celtic Goddess Bridget or Brigid was transformed in to a Saint by the Christians, so either is ok. Traditionally the Goddess (or Saint) lies in a bed known as 'Breed's bed' and this is kept all year. Imbolg means 'in the belly' and it is a fire festival celebrating the sprouting seedlings under the earth as well as the lambing season.
