Post by ใค๐โณโฒ๐ง ๐ ๐๐โ๐๐๐๐ on Jan 31, 2023 7:28:03 GMT -5
St. Brigid's Day (Lรก Fhรฉile Brรญde in Irish) also known by the name Imbolc (referring to the birth of lambs) is a Gaelic celebration marking the beginning of Spring ๐ฑ
In addition to St. Columba and St. Patrick, St Brigid is one of the patron saints of Ireland, of many things including poetry, rebirth, and she is also the only female of the 3.
Her feast day occurs on 1st February โจ
Here is a picture of a woven St. Brigid's Cross, a symbol that became associated with her. People of her time would have woven similar crosses and hung them on doors to ward of evil spirits, etc.
I read that Brigid wove the cross as she told the tale of Jesus to a dying chieftain, and soothed him, and he converted to Christianity.
There is a bit less known about her life, though she lived to 75 and seemed rather wise (More here) ๐ก
In Ireland there is a new permanent* bank holiday for the first Monday of February (so 6th February this year) to mark the celebration.
*In the UK there is going to be a bank holiday for King Charles III's coronation on 8th May, but likely just this year when it happens.
From some sites I read, there are various events that will be happening, mostly in Ireland, and one in London, and likely in other Irish communities around the world.
This event (featuring Moya as part of 'T With The Maggies'); this event (also with a string quintet based in Donegal), also this event in London (Evon Brennan; she is another awesome singing Brennan that I recently discovered) and all these events.
Looks like fun and lots of music! ๐ต I wonder if in Cheltenham (near my uni) whether there will be anything to see. I remember last year on St Patrick's Day, there were pop-up Guinness places, people wearing leprechaun hats, lots queuing up for betting at PaddyPower . Despite the stereotypical nature, it was nice to see people having a good, friendly time.
(I may not be Irish myself, but I would find it rather interesting if anyone here who is somehow mentions what they may be doing to mark the occasion )
In addition to St. Columba and St. Patrick, St Brigid is one of the patron saints of Ireland, of many things including poetry, rebirth, and she is also the only female of the 3.
Her feast day occurs on 1st February โจ
Here is a picture of a woven St. Brigid's Cross, a symbol that became associated with her. People of her time would have woven similar crosses and hung them on doors to ward of evil spirits, etc.
I read that Brigid wove the cross as she told the tale of Jesus to a dying chieftain, and soothed him, and he converted to Christianity.
There is a bit less known about her life, though she lived to 75 and seemed rather wise (More here) ๐ก
In Ireland there is a new permanent* bank holiday for the first Monday of February (so 6th February this year) to mark the celebration.
*In the UK there is going to be a bank holiday for King Charles III's coronation on 8th May, but likely just this year when it happens.
From some sites I read, there are various events that will be happening, mostly in Ireland, and one in London, and likely in other Irish communities around the world.
This event (featuring Moya as part of 'T With The Maggies'); this event (also with a string quintet based in Donegal), also this event in London (Evon Brennan; she is another awesome singing Brennan that I recently discovered) and all these events.
Looks like fun and lots of music! ๐ต I wonder if in Cheltenham (near my uni) whether there will be anything to see. I remember last year on St Patrick's Day, there were pop-up Guinness places, people wearing leprechaun hats, lots queuing up for betting at PaddyPower . Despite the stereotypical nature, it was nice to see people having a good, friendly time.
(I may not be Irish myself, but I would find it rather interesting if anyone here who is somehow mentions what they may be doing to mark the occasion )