Imbolc

Brigid Crosses are often placed above or near the main entrance of a dwelling to bless it. A traditional time to make Brigid Crosses is Imbolc. Imbolc, (pronounced “IM-bulk” or “EM-bowlk”), also called Oimealg, (“IM-mol’g), by the Druids, is the festival of the lactating sheep. It is derived from the Gaelicword “oimelc” which means “ewes [...]