Greetings for the occasion, 1 Feb. Like Groundhog Day, an occasion to mark the beginning of spring. You can find the song "Gabhaim Molta Bríde" at Áine's website


Another song is Rob Henderson's Offering to Bríd, Imbolc 1998
Bríd is the Irish name of the saint and Imbolc is the name of the older pagan festival.

Bríd was a 6th century Abbess of Kildare, an important figure in her time. My favourite story about her is that she sold her father's sword to get funds for food for the poor. It's said some of the legends of Bríd/Brigid/Bridget are mixed up with stories of a pagan fertility goddess. We still celebrate the feast day by making a special "Saint Brigid's Cross" out of rushes.