Here in Ireland, the 1st of February is celebrated as Saint Brigid’s Day and is seen by many, perhaps optimistically, as the first day of spring!
It was great to see the children leave school today clutching their Saint Brigid’s Crosses. We made some more at home.
Rushes are weaved together to form a simple cross. There are a number of different designs. This is the one I have known since I was a school girl.
You can learn more about St Brigid traditions here.
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I love it, Nicole! Beautiful!
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thank you
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So beautiful! I would have loved to make one!
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You can find a step by step photo guide on how to make here – https://gaiainaction.blog/2016/01/29/st-brigid-cross-on-1-february/
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Thank you!
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Happy ‘Spring!’ Your post a couple years back inspired me to try my hand at making one. It turned out pretty well and I kept it until it fell apart. This year the rushes are under ice and snow, so I won’t be making another, alas.
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Yes, I remember. I have actually copied you lovely step by step guide in the comments below
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So lovely to see traditions continued.
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It is important and so nice to do to.
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It’s lovely to see the traditions passed onto a new generation. They are wonderful works of art!
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Ahh, thank you. I agree some traditions are definitely worth passing on.
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If you continued around the corners, it looks like basket weaving. Nice!
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It is a bit like it.
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Beautiful! It reminds me of basket weaving. Enjoy the holiday!
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Thank you 🙂
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Very cool MM. not one we celebratehere in the US
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Thank you Tina
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Yes, I remember an earlier St Brigid’s Cross you shared. How lovely to see the traditions continuing. Most impressive cross – looks very complicated.
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It is actually quite easy once you get the first bit right.
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