What are facts about st Patrick day?

Answer 1

Here's the story behind it all. St. Patrick's Day is an Irish holiday. But actually, he wasn't Irish at all! He was British. (British and Irish were like enemies back then.) St. Patrick was born in Britain and lived with a wealthy family. But then, he was imprisoned by Irish raiders. When he arrived at Ireland, he worked as a sheperd for his master. Whenever when he had alone time in the fields herding sheep, he would pray daily. Soon after a while, he escaped his master, and boarded a ship to Ireland, back to his family. He became a new person and had a new desire: to devote his life to God. So he returned to Ireland to visit his master. He found out that his master set his belongings and goods on fire and himself also. (His master comitted suicide probably because he felt guilty for keeping Patrick in captivity in the 1st place.) He and his missionary companions went around spreading Christianity. But it wasn't easy especially when he went through trials and prosecution because Christianity opposers. But he made accomplishments also. He used a shamrock to represent the holy trinity (the Father, Son, Holy Spirit). He also uncovered churches. And to this day, people all around the world celebrate St. Patrick's Day, celebrating his accomplishments etc.

Facts and Unknown Questions:

The four leaf clover is actually a shamrock that represents the holy trinity (Father, Son, Holy Spirit) but the extra fourth leaf is actually for luck.

St. Patrick was British. How come the British don't celebrate it then?

Why do the British wear orange when they don't celebrate St. Pat's Day?

Answer 2

One fact is that the day you are referring to is St. Patrick's Day, not St. Patty's Day. St. Patrick's Day is the national holiday of Ireland, but also of the Caribbean island of Montserrat. Irish people have spread around the world so there are many Irish people or people of Irish descent in various countries and it is through them that many St. Patrick's Day celebrations happen around the world. Buildings around the world are lit in green light to honour St. Patrick's Day. There are parades all around the world, on or sometimes near St. Patrick's Day. St. Patrick was not Irish. He is credited as having brought Christianity to Ireland. The 17th of March is St. Patrick's Day is the anniversary of his death. There are parades in cities and towns all over Ireland. Many bands come from around the world to march in St. Patrick's Day parades in Ireland. People from Ireland also go to other countries to march in parades. Many major Irish politicians go to other countries to represent Ireland around St. Patrick's Day. There are many events in countries to celebrate Irish culture and help to promote Ireland. The tourist season in Ireland is normally regarded as really starting when people come to Ireland for St. Patrick's Day.

Answer 3

It is celebrated in the US quite unlike it is in Ireland. It has become a commercial enterprise with no shame.

Answer 4

Saint Patrick's Day celebrates the day Saint Patrick, who actually was not Irish, chased the snakes, or pagans, out of Ireland.

Answer 5

Everythings green and there are a lot of leprechauns!

Answer 6

because i love it