GUEST JohnB - In my research I've found that before her 'adoption' by the Catholic Church, "Saint Brigid" was revered as the Triple Goddess of Fire (of the hearth and the blacksmith's forge), of Healing and of Inspiration (especially poetry and music!). So it makes sense she's still honoured as the Patron Saint of Blacksmiths.

One story I've heard is that 'She' invented whistling, as a means of calling her friends!

Happy Candlemas - (Groundhog's Day in Canada!)

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