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Read More: 5 Inspirational Women Who Influenced the Politics and Culture of Ireland The Christian Origins of Saint Brigid’s Cross On the eve of Saint Brigid's Day, households across Ireland leave some clothing outside of their homes in the hope that it will be blessed by Saint Brigid.
Popular legend tells us that she was the daughter of Dagda, who belonged to the Tuatha De Danann, a race of people who were the island’s first inhabitants.The crosses, once woven by hand, are hung above doorways and windows. The purpose of this is to protect homes from any evil or harm. You need to soak the straw in warm water for a while, to avoid breaking. 30 minutes should be enough. Kennedy, Brian P. (Spring 1992). "The Failure of the Cultural Republic: Ireland 1922–39". Studies: An Irish Quarterly Review. 81 (321): 14–22. JSTOR 30091646. Brigid's cross is typically woven on 1 February, her feast day, as well as the festival of Imbolc in pre-Christian Ireland. Hanging Brigid's cross from the rafters of one's house was believed to bring the blessing and protection of the saint for the remainder of the year. The practice of crafting Brigid's crosses declined in the 20th century, however, in part due to house renovations that made hanging them difficult.
Many households would leave a small piece of cloth or ribbon on their windowsill during the night. The superstition was that Brigid would touch the ribbon whilst on her travels thereby imbuing it with magical powers. Families would keep this holy cloth throughout the year to protect them against illness. A Symbol of Protection One story where she is said to have changed water into beer for a leper colony and miraculously provided enough beer for over 18 churches from one single barrel is why she is also thought of as the patron of beer. Where Should You Hang St Brigid’s Cross? I strongly recommend trying your hand at these! They’re super fun to make, and so cute when they’re finished!
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Long before Christianity, Brigid was a pan-European Celtic goddess. Rising from Danú and the land of the Danube in southern Germany, her influence spread all across Europe from Turkey to Spain. Kissane, Noel (2017). Saint Brigid of Kildare: Life, Legend and Cult. Dublin, IE: Open Air. ISBN 978-1-84682-632-0. The word Brigid means "exalted one". The root of her name, Brí, comes from the Indo-European meaning for female divinity. Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (Winter 2009). "Celebrating 50 Years Regulating Intellectual Disability Nursing". An Bord Altranais News. 21 (4): 1, 3. ISSN 0791-2412. Archived from the original on 22 December 2015. This was the best tutorial on making a St Brigid’s Cross I have seen. They show how to make St Brigid’s cross with palms. Very well demonstrated.
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