What is Imbolc/St. Brigid's Day?

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