Context:"...survival. Imbolc is closely associated with Brigid , a figure whose presence spans..."
"...and Christian tradition. As a goddess, Brigid is connected to the hearth, healing,..."
"...same qualities are carried by Saint Brigid of Kildare, reflecting continuity rather than..."
"...than replacement. Traditional customs included welcoming Brigid into the home, weaving Brigid’s crosses..."
"...welcoming Brigid into the home, weaving Brigid ’s crosses for protection, and preparing..."
"...grand ceremonies, but expressions of relationship. Brigid was invited as a presence within..."