Imbolc

Imbolc is fast approaching. The days are getting longer, and it gives us hope that Spring isn't far off. This time of year makes me want to dust off my seed catalogs and start planning this year's garden. It's also a time for me to buy my candle making supplies. Each year at Imbolc, the family and I make candles for upcoming rituals. We try to make enough for the whole year, but more often than not, we run out and have to buy some. Maybe this year, we'll double the candles we make.

Another thing we like to do at Imbolc is take a nature hike. We all get bundled up, go to Glen Helen Nature Preserve in Yellow Springs, and look for signs of life in the winter woods. Even our adult children love spotting tracks in the snow, or a bird twittering in the trees. After our hike, we stop somewhere for hot chocolate, and talk about all the things we plan to do in the Spring.

How do you and your family celebrate Imbolc?

Who is Columbus Pagan Mom?

Hi. I'm Michele, and I'm a Pagan Mom. Sounds like a support group introduction, doesn't it? Well, that's exactly what I want this blog to be- support for Pagans (moms or not) in Columbus. I'll be sharing bits and pieces of day to day life... in a house with a husband, three teenagers, and four cats, all of whom are Pagan (I can only guess at the cats, but their favorite place in the house IS on the alter). I'll also be announcing Pagan and Pagan friendly events in Columbus, as well as reviewing the ones that I attend.I'll let you know which ones are family oriented, and which ones are adult only. I'll be sharing ways that my family and I celebrate the Sabbats, and the Esbats as well. I hope to be a resource that all Columbus Pagans can turn to for support and community.