The Story of Brigid’s Cross – from folklore to Christianity

Brigid’s Cross is widely believed to be a Christian symbol but its origins lie in ancient folklore. The story began with the mythical Irish goddess Brigid, whose traditions were later blended with St Brigid of Kildare to create a unique combination out of two totally different cultures. The cross is usually woven out of rushes or straw. It consists of a central square surrounded by four arms at right angles and was used to adorn the doors and rafters of Irish homes, often in the kitchen, warding off fire and evil. Watch the video to discover more. Thank you for watching. If you enjoyed this video, please make sure to like and share and subscribe. Don’t forget to turn on notifications so you’ll be among the first to see our videos as soon as we post them each week. https://ireland-calling.com/ Facebook www.facebook.com/IrelandCalling Twitter twitter.com/callingireland Pinterest http://www.pinterest.com/irelandcalling/