Saint Brigid's Day

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Did you know February 1st is St. Brigid’s Day, one of Ireland’s most cherished celebrations? Also called Imbolc, it's the time to honor St. Brigid, a woman known for her generosity, healing, and connection to nature.

St. Brigid’s Day, which marks the beginning of spring in Ireland according to Celtic tradition and occurs on February 1st, also called Imbolc is quickly approaching. This year, the celebration of Saint Brigid’s Day will be elevated to the status of a nationally recognized bank holiday in Ireland to honor her.

Our wonderful Brigid’s Crosses were inspired by this beautiful heritage, imitating the delicate woven pattern of rushes in precious metals such as silver and gold. Also known as Bride, Bridget of Ireland, Bride of the Isles, and Mary of the Gael, she now reigns as one of the most recognized saints in Ireland.

Saint Brigid also known as Mary of the Gael, is the Celtic Saint of well being. She wove the original symbolic cross from rushes from the River Shannon. An Irish tradition is to hang her Cross, known as the St. Brigid Cross over doors on her feast day of February 1st to invite good health for the coming year as well as protecting your home from Evil and Want. That is why a Saint Brigid’s Cross makes a perfect new home gift. Saint Brigid built the first Irish convent beside a huge oak tree, known as Cill Dara (Church of the Oak Tree), now known as Kildare.

Imbolc or Imbolg, also called Brigid’s Day, and Saint Brigid’s Day is a Gaelic traditional festival marking the beginning of spring. Saint Brigid’s Day is also called: Lá Fhéile Bríde (Irish), Là Fhèill Brìghde (Scottish Gaelic)

The Feast of Saint Brigid - The Patron Saint of Ireland - Ireland's very own patron saint St. Brigid's Feast Day is February 1st also as Imbolc. Saint Brigid is also the Patron Saint of the LAOH. The LAOH stand for THE LADIES ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS. The Ancient Order of Hibernians is an Irish order and it was organized in The United States of America in New York City in the year of 1836.