This is a time of purifacation by fire. Imbolc was a time when the fields were cleansed before the seeds were planted. Homes were ritually swept with besoms (witch's brooms). All of this was done in preparation of the coming spring.
Traditional foods: food with seeds, poppyseed breads and cakes, and herb teas
Ritual herbs: angelica, basil, bay, benzoin, celandine, heather, myrrh, and yellow flowers
Ritual decorations: crown of 13 red candles, a sprig of evergreen, and a besom (witch's broom)
Incense: basil, myrrh, and wisteria
Stones: amythest, garnet, onyx, and turquoise
Dieties: The Maiden aspect of the Triple Goddess, Brigid, and Aradia
Candle colors:white, red, pink, and brown