Brigid’s Cross
Imbolc or Imbolg is also known as Brigid's Day. A Gaelic festival marking the beginning of Springtime. On the first of February it is about halfway between Winter Solstice and Equinox.
One traditions for on the 1st of February is to make a Brigid’s Cross. These were made from rushes and hung in homes and stables to protect families and their livestock.
Brigid’s Cross by Jane Haselden
If you fancy having a go at making your own Brigid’s Cross please visit Jane Haselden blog for a fabulous step by step tutorial. Jane a craft maker in The Orkney's makes a lot of different handcrafted creations using locally grown plants and using historical crafting techniques. Please check out her shop for special handcrafted items
Interested in the history of Brigid’s Cross then please visit these links.
https://mydevotionstodea.wordpress.com/2017/01/31/symbolism-of-brigids-cross/amp/
