Who was St. Patrick?
The patron saint of Ireland is St. Patrick, who was abducted and sold into slavery and carried to the Emerald Isle. Even though he eventually managed to flee, he went back and spread Christianity across the island. On March 17, the day he is thought to have passed away, he is honoured.
According to Witt and Stack, the parades in nations like the United States and England show “that the Irish people have made a contribution to the society – that they were sort of welcomed, that they were accepted as citizens.” Witt claims that the day gives Irish and Irish Americans a chance to “celebrate their heritage.” (USA today)
Where was St. Patrick born?
According to legend, Saint. Patrick was born in Britain around 386.
According to Stack, he was taken prisoner by pirates when he was 16 and transported to Ireland where he was bought and sold as a slave.
In 408, he managed to flee to France, and in 432, he was consecrated as a bishop. Then, Pope Celestine, I dispatched him to Ireland to aid the local Christians and propagate the faith.
Why did St. Patrict day become the drinking holiday?
There are many answers to this question let’s take a look
- Some assume that Alcohol was “really not much not part” of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in Ireland until recently. Although you might celebrate with your family on this day, no alcohol was accessible. You couldn’t purchase wine on that day because it was a holiday during Lent.
- Other says Irish people are always associated with habitual drinking.
- Some say Irish people drink for socialization
Why do Irish people Go green on this Day?
They wear green to show their Patriotism
Irish Americans would don green to serve as a reminder that they were first and foremost nationalists.
The Irish flag is made up of three colours: green, white, and orange. The green represents Irish nationalism, the orange, the Orangemen of the North, and the white, peace.
How to celebrate St. Patrict day?
- Search for Four-Leaf Clovers
- Bake Festive Desserts like shamrock-shaped cookies, green cupcakes
- Drink a Green Beer
- Kids can make St. Patrick’s Day Crafts, Art or can decorate their room with Green
- Watch Irish Stepdancers
- Wear a “Kiss Me I’m Irish” Shirt
- Watch or Listen to Irish Music and movie
- Shout ‘Erin go Bragh’ which means “Ireland Forever” to show affection and support for the country.
- Socialize yourself with self with the masses peacfully
