Brigid’s Cross (Brighid’s Cross, St Brigit’s Cross)

Brigid’s Cross is widely believed to be a Christian symbol but its origins lie in much older traditions and folklore. The cross is usually woven out of rushes and sometimes straw. It consists of a central square surrounded by four arms at right angles and adorns the doors and rafters of Irish homes, usually in … Continue reading Brigid’s Cross (Brighid’s Cross, St Brigit’s Cross)