The Story Tellers
Imbolc Brigid Crosses
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 [...]
Categories: Imbolc, The Story Tellers
Tags: Brigid Crosses, Brigid's Bed, fire festivals, Imbolc, Purification of the Virgin, St. Brigid's Day, young Brigid
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The Story Tellers: We are the chosen ones.
We all enjoy a great story, a fact that has been true practically since the dawn of time. The history of people was originally passed down using storytelling.a favorite poem of mine written by my Grandmother , The Story Tellers: We are the chosen ones. My feelings are that in each family there is one [...]
Categories: genealogy, The Story Tellers
Tags: Della M Cummings Wright, genealogy, Poem, The Story Tellers
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