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So, who is Saint Brigid, and what’s all this about St Brigid’s Cross? Here, we delve into this cultural icon and discover what all the fuss is about. Although these stories are likely to be the product of imagination, they all centre around the healing abilities she was thought to possess and was another reason why she was given sainthood after her death. As a result, the chieftain’s fever broke, and he became quiet. Due to her message of love and enlightenment, the chieftain agreed to baptism as a Christian, just before his passing. Once word of the old chieftain’s conversion and baptism became known, the news spread like wildfire, and now people make the crosses as a commemoration act of the occasion. My 5 year old was able to weave a St. Brigid’s cross (with a little help) and she was very proud! I’m going to recommend this craft for everyone ages 5 and up! (Lydia’s is on the left, and mine is on the right. I think it made it easier than we used the same colors as we went so I could say things like “now we need the yellow one to point up.”)

The Meaning of St Brigid’s Cross - Blarney

Saint Brigid’s Cross is an iconic symbol associated with Saint Brigid’s Day that has endured over the centuries.The distinctive St. Brigid’s Cross design, made from woven rushes, is thought to keep evil, fire and hunger from the homes in which it is displayed, however the tale of its creation is somewhat confused, and there is not one definitive version. For many, the topic of St Brigid’s Cross has come up at some stage in their life. But, how much do you really know about the woman in question?

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Fed up with her, her father had her leave, and she returned to her mother who was in charge of the dairy for the kingdom. When Brigid took over, the dairy miraculously prospered even though she kept sharing it. Because of this, her mother was happily freed. St. Brigid returned once again to Dubhthach, who sought to marry her off. Her physical beauty attracted many suitors, but she turned them down and committed to remaining chaste. In fact, she took drastic measures by asking God to take away her beauty. Once she entered a monastery and made her final vows, her beauty returned. St Brigids Cross Ornament I strongly recommend trying your hand at these! They’re super fun to make, and so cute when they’re finished! The chieftain gained some lucidity and asked what she was doing. The calm and comforting way she spoke to the dying man as she wove the cross and explained the meaning of this Christian cross is said to have convinced him to get baptised into Christianity just before he died. How Did She Become A Saint? The traditional St. Brigid's Cross is made from reeds or rushes and is designed to be temporary. ( Culnacreann / Wikimedia Commons)

St Brigid’s Cross

Using some elastic bands, wrap the pieces of straw pointing each way together, so you have four ends pointing in different directions. The story of St. Brigid begins before her birth, curiously enough. It’s difficult to paint an accurate picture of the historical St. Brigid because even if she has been described by countless writers, many of their versions conflict. From a religious perspective, she was one of the few saints who straddled both Paganism and Christianity. This reflected the political situation of her time—Ireland was transitioning from Paganism to Christianity, and people were more comfortable with someone who could reflect the values of both of these religions.