This was our Brigid Tree. In celebration of Imbolc, the day halfway between the Winter Soltice and the Vernal Equinox, the students decorated a Brigid Tree. Brigid (or Bride, or Saint Bridget) was a Celtic goddess of fire, healing and poetry who was also associated with the imminent return of spring.

In keeping with ancient tradition, Brigid was dissasembled before sundown.

The Circle of Elders put together a wonderful winter feast to welcome families with children and new members to our congregation. It was a magical evening!

Here are the Great Tables laid out and ready.

And here are some of the decorations. Swords, armor, wands and pointy hats abound!