Imbolc is the first of the fire festivals. It celebrates the quickingng of the earth. Early spring flowers are starting to appear from beneath the blanket of snow on the earth. One Imbolc tradition is to light a candle in every window to illuminate the darkness just as the growing sun illuminates the earth. Tradational foods of the Sabbat are dairy based and preserved meats. Your alter can be decorated with early flowers and white and yellow. This time of year the celtic goddess Brighid is honored or you can aim your rite towards the agricutural aspect of the wheel of the year. Magick energy focusing on the femine,new beginnings, and fire. A good time to focus on divintation and increasing your own magickal abilities.