St. Brigid’s Day, 1st February, marks the start of Celtic spring

Ta se la Naoimh Bhride ata ann innu agus bheidh muid a dheanamh na gchroise.From those old school day memories where we made the crosses out of rushes for old relatives or neighbors. Then we all went to St Bridgid,s well ,lit candles ,said her prayer and then Rosery as gaielge.The Priest then blessed the crosses. Ther belief was ,that day only, candles would stay lit at the well. To try proving this wrong was a superstition your house or something of value would burn . The travellers would have a day or few hours there and then go around houses selling their crosses Great memories but Iv never heard of these traditions in years. Your informative blog, in a way expresses how conversion was obtained by including pagan customs.The Pagan Goddess Bridgid was 3 people in one like Christianity,s trinity.The lit fires honoring different Sun Gods and welcoming in a new season of light ie Spring. All this was easily adapted to christian rituals.I still believe our Spirituality is Celtic and Faith (hope)from Christian teachings. There was an old saying or proverb that " St Patrick strengthened our Spirit with Christian Faith that cannot be broken."