On the last day of the month, which was sacred to Hekate, offerings were made to her in the crossways.
Bride is a Keltic goddess of Fire and Crops. An image of Bride, fashioned of cornstraw, was prepared on the Eve of Brigantia. Offerings of food and drink were left out overnight for Bride to partake of as she traveled around the land on her Eve.
Hold some green rushes in your hand, open the door to your house, and say: "Bridget, Bridget, come to my house, come to my house tonight. Open the door for Bridget, and let Bridget come in." Strew the rushes on the floor as a carpet or bed for Bridget. Prepare a festive supper, or at least a tasty dish, in her honor. Bake some Barm Brack, and place slices of it, or pieces of bread and butter, on your window sill outside for Bridget, along with a sheaf of corn or wheat for her white cow. Also leave a ribbon or other piece of cloth for Brigid to touch, as it then acquires healing powers. Her emblem, Brigid's Cross, is protection against both fire and lightning.
Up Helly Aa is a Viking feast of friendliness and Abundance.
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