Can spring be far behind?
Imbolc originated as a Gaelic festival that celebrated the beginning of spring. Until today, it falls at the midpoint between the winter and spring equinox, usually around Feb. 1. The word “imbolc” refers to sheep's milk in Old Irish. During ancient times, lactating ewes represented one of the first signs of spring.
Here we are discussing lactation again
but wouldn't the ewes lactate in response to giving birth? In which case maybe the lambs would be a sign of spring, but the ewes wouldn't spontaneously lactate with the seasons ... or would they?
Or maybe I'm overthinking it. Maybe it's just new lambs = lactation = sheep's milk = spring.
For me, the first sign of spring is when I can put in a full day of work at the office and when I go out to my car it's still completely light out.
We're not there yet, but at least it's no longer pitch dark. More like twilight.
So, in the spirit of the old Irish, I will name the beginning of spring Noheadlights.
