Candlemas Imbolc Groundhog day
All earth and sun worshiping cultures throughout history had a system of interpreting the seasons as they passed, marking the shifts between the celestial energies present. Four such times of significance were the seasonal solstices and equinoxes. Though the mid-haven between these times were often just as important, and more closely tuned to the actual shift in seasons. ( http://harmonicarts.ca/2014/02/imbolc-time-new-growth-fertility/) "Imbolc observes the midpoint (and hopefully) the waning of winter and approach of spring (more likely in the The UK where the celebration originates... (less likely in northern climates where winter has several months to go) . Pagans often use fire and other forms of light to encourage the lengthening of day... such a lighting a candle. Seed and bud imagery may be used, as well, to promote the growth of new life ensured by springtime. Imbolc falls on the midway point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. Although it i