Bridget's cross

Bridget's cross. St. Bridget's cross is one of the oldest Irish (Celtic) symbols. Traditionally, it is made from straw or reed stalks. The center is woven as a square, and the straw tails are left in the form of rays. The symbol, as the name suggests, is associated with St. Bridget, who is considered one of the patron saints of Ireland. Usually, such crosses are made on February 1, St. Bridget's Day. The origin of this holiday is pagan, as is the origin of Saint Bridget herself. A pagan Irish goddess named Brigit (or Brig) was transformed by Christians into Saint Bridget. The festival of the goddess Brigitte was called Imbolc, it was the day of purification, the day of the virgin goddess. Bridget is the Celtic goddess of fire, patroness of women, family hearth, health, healing and prosperity. Brigitte's "responsibilities" are extremely versatile, she is often associated with the image of the Virgin-Mother-Grandmother (three-faced) goddess. This amulet protects the house and its owner from fire, from evil, from poverty, from deprivation, protects the hearth of the family, health, helps to heal. To be worn on the body, with you (handbag), to be used indoors.