Calendar Prompts- Imbolc
A Calendar of Invitations from your Ancestors.
Hello!
I’m developing an ‘Ancestor Prompts’ calendar with simple ways to celebrate your Scottish ancestry, learn about the lore and connect with family stories. Here’s an example of something I’m testing:
IMAGINE | BELIEVE | DISCOVER - IMBOLC
Your Celtic ancestors likely celebrated February 1st every year. Imbolc, also known as St. Brigid’s Day or Candlemas, is a day to remember the light.
We made it halfway to the start of spring. We know the light is coming. How do you keep the faith when all around you is dark?
Action: Light a candle. Take a moment to breathe softly. Say a prayer of faith and gratitude knowing the light will return.
What do you think? Tell me how you engage with your heritage or which prompt you’d love to see next.
Xoxo
Shannon
This sounds like fun, Shannon -- but do we have to be Scottish?
This speaks to me personally as both of my parents are descended from the same Scottish clan. My last name --Inches--is from Scottish Gaelic and means a small island or a meadow surrounded by water. My ancestors owned land east of Inverness where the meadows met the ocean. I love the candle image. I think you can open up this piece by saying this is a lovely Scottish tradition and you are inviting others who may not be Scottish to enjoy it.