‘I am the smile that smiles on you from above’

So important was Bridget to her followers when the old religion was replaced by Christianity the Goddess Bridget became Saint Bridget.  

 Brigid of Ireland – February Celebration

If your name is Bridget, (Brigit, Bridgit, Bríd, Bride, Brighid, Bridey, Briggidda, Brigantia Brigid or Bride), for the month of FEBERUARY ONLY sign up for our newsletter at info@irishmythdolls.com  and like and share us on facebook and we will enter you for a free draw for a beautiful Bridget collectable  doll.

           BRIGID (GODDESS / SAINT)  

The Goddess Bridget is a legendary figure in Irish History. It is said that Bridget was born in County Louth. The Feast day of Bridget known as Imboloc is celebrated on February 1st of each year. Midway through winter, it gives us hope and reminds us that spring is on the way. The Goddess Bridget reminds us to keep our traditions alive as these can sustain us through any circumstances.

 How to make your own Saint Bridget’s Cross 

Saint Bridget made her now famous good luck cross using rushes, but a beautiful Saint Bridget’s cross can be made using paper twist or straws if you can not get your hands on wild rushes, and it makes a beautiful Saint Bridget’s cross.

You will need:
9 reeds paper twists or drinking straws
4 pieces of string or small rubber bands

Directions:
1. Hold one of the straws  vertically. Fold a second straw in half.
2. Place the first vertical straw in the centre of the folded second straw.
3. Hold the centre overlap tightly between thumb and forefinger.
4. Turn the two straws held together 90 degrees counter clockwise so that the open ends of the second straw are projecting vertically upwards.
5. Fold a third straw in half and over both parts of the second straw to lie horizontally from left to right against the first straw. Hold tight.
6. Holding the Center tightly, turn the three straws 90 degrees counter clockwise so that the open ends of the third straw are pointing upwards.
7. Fold a new straw in half over and across all the straws pointing upwards.
9. Repeat the process of rotating all the straws 90 degrees counter clockwise, adding a new folded straw each time until all nine straws have been used up to make the cross.
10. Secure the arms of the cross with elastic bands or string. Trim the ends to make them all the same length. The cross is now ready to hang.

Although the stories are ancient but we know that Bridget  lives on - in her legends, her wells, her cross, and her festival. The legends, beliefs, and symbols of the Celtic Goddess have over time melted into stories and now are brought to life again through the beautiful IRISH MYTHOLOGICAL DOLLS