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St. Brigid's Day

The threshold of light.

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Melanie McLeod
Feb 04, 2025
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I write this on February 1st - Saint Brigid’s Day. In Celtic lore it is celebrated as her “feast day.” The night before on the evening of January 31st, people would celebrate Threshold Rites which included literally standing in one’s doorway while invoking her presence, in addition to making a place for her at the family table, near the hearth. Although…

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