St. Brigid's Day Songs & Rhymes
(Imbolc) Around The World

St. Brigid's Day is a Gaelic celebration that's also called Imbolc. It marks the beginning of Spring and is celebrated on February 1st, the halfway point between Winter and Spring.

The festival was historically celebrated in Ireland, Scotland and the Isle of Man. Its roots are originally pagan, but it merged with the Christian day of St. Brigid. On the eve of St. Brigid's Day, the saint was said to visit households and bless the inhabitants. Here are some St. Brigid Songs and Rhymes…