On the Wintertyde calendar, note that the holidays begin in February rather than January. The latter month simply has no celebratory holidays of note except for Wintertyde's Eve and Wintertyde's Day. Actually, the arrangement works out well as most Wintertyders are busy with the demands of January and the New Year. However, by the time February rolls around, people are in a more celebratory mood.
Wintertyde's February starts off with a quadruple-header of holidays!
Saint Brigit's Day falls on February 1st. Do research on this Saint for celebratory ideas. Saint Brigit is one of the patron saints of Ireland along with Saint Patrick. Of course, as a woman she has been marginalized over the centuries, and now's the time to change things. First of all, Saint Brigit is actually Irish, for starters. Saint Patrick was English.
You'll want to get your Saint Brigit's cross onto your doorway wreath along with some shamrocks. Stores such as Dollar Tree usually start stocking Irish items early, so check there. Otherwise check online.
We recommend a handblown glass shamrock ornament for your Wintertyde tree. Try something more durable for your exterior front door wreath, which must contend with the elements. Also, we recommend a Saint Brigit's cross ornament for your Wintertyde tree as well as a durable one for the exterior wreath. You can make your own with straw or get something in silver online.
All of this means that about one week before February 1st, all your Saint Brigit's Day decor ought to be in place. Your front door wreath will have the full-season chickadees, the shamrock, and the cross all in place.
Celebrate Saint Brigit's Eve by drinking green beer and listening to Irish music. On Saint Brigit's day, serve some type of Irish stew. Check here for more ideas:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brigid_of_Kildare
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