Norse tradition of Maiden's Day as related to Imbolc

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Comyn
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Norse tradition of Maiden's Day as related to Imbolc

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Past member Erlan Nordenskol submitted this essay comparing and contrasting the pagan holidays of Celtic Imbolc and Norse Maiden's Day and how these relate to the Christian holidays of Candlemas and the Feast of St Brigit. Attached as a 2 page PDF.
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