As Brigid transitioned from goddess to Catholic saint after the spread of Christianity, her powerful symbolism lived on and is still revered on her feast day of Imbolc.

Celtic people would originally celebrate Imbolc by crafting straw dolls of the Goddess Brigid. According to Bhagat, children would also carry the doll door-to-door and give gifts at each household.

St. Brigid’s Day and Imbolc, a pagan holy day associated with the goddess Brigid and heralding the coming of spring, both fall on Feb. 1, although Ireland is observing the public holiday on the ...

Imbolc, February 1, now known as St. Brigid's Day, marks the Irish pagan start of spring. Kathy Scott of The Trailblazery looks at the relationship between Brigid and Imbolc.

The Gaelic festival of Imbolc is approaching, bringing together pagan and Christian traditions to welcome spring. Here's a look at the festival.

St. Brigid’s Day and Imbolc, a pagan holy day associated with the goddess Brigid and heralding the coming of spring, both fall on Feb. 1, although Ireland is observing the public holiday on the ...

Celtic people would originally celebrate Imbolc by crafting straw dolls of the Goddess Brigid. According to Bhagat, children would also carry the doll door-to-door and give gifts at each household.

St. Brigid’s Day and Imbolc, a pagan holy day associated with the goddess Brigid and heralding the coming of spring, both fall on Feb. 1, although Ireland is observing the public holiday on the ...