In this video I explain the etymology and history of the first day of Spring in the Gaelic calendar, and how it became associated with St. Brigid.

Links:
   / mythicalireland   - Anthony Murphy's channel, Mythical Ireland
http://saintsplaces.gla.ac.uk/saint.p... - Brigid Place-Names in Scotland
http://scoil-bhride.com/how-to-make-a... - tutorial on how to make a St. Brigid's cross

References:
Celtic Christianity and Nature - Mary Low
“imbolc, oimelc” in Studia Celtica, Jan. 1st 1979 - Eric P. Hamp
Celtic Culture: A Historical Encyclopedia - John Koch (entries on "Brigid, goddess" and "Brigid, saint")
The Golden Bough - Sir James Frazer
The Festival of Brigit - Séamus Ó Catháin

Intro music: Croí Cróga - Clannad
Outro music: Lupercalia - Faun