Brigid's cross
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Brigid's cross, Brighid's cross, or Brigit's cross, is an old Irish symbol, probably derivative of the pagan sunwheel. It is usually made entirely out of rushes, less often straw. It contains a woven square in the centre and four radials which are tied at the ends.
Many rituals are associated with the making of the crosses. These are often still carried out today and many Irish homes still feature Brigid's crosses.
Brigid's crosses are associated with the Irish saint (and former fire-goddess) Brigid and are constructed on the saint's feast day (1 February, Lá Fhéile Bhríde/Imbolc).
It was used (sometimes stylize) in 1961 to 1987 and 1993 to 2000 later to represent Telefís Éireann and RTÉ 1 (later RTÉ One), this was used as was unofficial national symbol of Ireland.
External links
- Brighid's Cross (http://altreligion.about.com/library/glossary/symbols/bldefsbrighids.htm)