Imbolc reminds us that spring is coming soon, and that we only have a few more weeks of winter to go. There are the stirrings of seasonal change where the first signs of spring and the return of the sun are noticed (the first sprouting of leaves, flowers, animals are returning to forage). In other words, it is the festival commemorating the passing of winter and the beginning of the agricultural year. Celebrate with candles (Fire here represents our own illumination and inspiration as much as light and warmth.), foods that honor the hearth and home (breads, 'stored veggies, dairy), and decorate with flowering branches or store bought floral arrangements.