- St. Patrick’s Day began on March 16, 1631.
- St. Patrick’s Day is a holiday that symbolizes luck.
- It was originally observed for the death of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. The day is full of Irish culture, food, music, and dancing.
- St. Patrick was a 5th-century missionary to Ireland and later served as a bishop there. He is credited with bringing Christianity to parts of Ireland and was probably partly responsible for the Christianization of the Pics and Anglo-Saxons.
- According to Discover Ireland, “St. Patrick isn’t just a patron saint, but a champion of the Irish people and figurehead for Ireland, who throughout his life and legend has come to symbolize to people a sense of hope during oppression”.
- According to legend, St. Patrick used a three-leaf clover, or shamrock, as part of his teachings. A shamrock growing a fourth leaf, a four-leaf clover, is considered a symbol of good luck. Another legend claims St. Patrick chased all the snakes out of Ireland.
- St Patrick’s Day is associated with Irish people and is a “redhead holiday”.
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7 St. Patrick’s Day Facts You May Not Know
March 1, 2024
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