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    Imbolc 2006: Brídeóg Decorating Contest (35 posts)
    General Thread 2 Featured January 27 , 2006

    On the eve of An Fhéill Bhrìghde (The Feast of Brighid), in much of Ireland and the highlands of Scotland, a procession of young men and women called Biddies or Bridies would carry an effigy of Brighid in the form of a decorated straw doll from door to door, and sing and dance in exchange for money to fund a ceili (dance). ...
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    Decorating deadline extended
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    Author: * Fedelm Cruithni - 10 Posts on this thread out of 2,052 Posts sitewide.
    Date: Jan 28, 2006 - 19:44

    By popular request, and with kind permission of the Orient, the Brídeóg Decorating Contest deadline has been extended to midnight of Tuesday January 31st.

    Please include "Entry" in the title of your post if you're entering the contest.

    All are welcome to post your Brídeóg dolls here - whether or not you're entering the contest. It's always a pleasure to see the creative works of AW members! *S*


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