Last year I posted my recipe for Irish Soda Bread, which I’ll be making today along with St. Brigid’s Cross. According to legend, St. Brigid was weaving this form of cross at the deathbed of either her father or a pagan lord, who upon hearing what the cross meant, asked to be baptized.
The cross, which is similar to a sun wheel, is believed to protect the house from fire and evil. It is hung in many Irish and Irish-American kitchens for this purpose.
As kids, we made the St. Brigid’s cross from the palms distributed on Palm Sunday. I’ve also used reed but haven’t tried straw or ornamental grasses. Today though, I’ll be working with fairly young kids so we’ll use pipe cleaners, “fuzzy sticks.”
Below are links that give clear instructions:
How to make a St. Bridget’s Cross-authentic County Sligo way-Video
How to Make a St. Brigid’s Cross: Very clear and easy to follow written instructions with sketches.
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