The History Of St. Patrick's Day

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st. patrick's lore

With a celebration that goes back over 1500 years, it's no wonder there are a number of traditions that are associated with St. Patrick's Day. The man became a legend by the end of the 7th century, when different myths began appearing.

St. Patrick's power
For instance, it is said that Patrick was so powerful that he was able to raise people from the dead. Another common story is that Patrick gave an inspiring speech atop a hill and it drove all the snakes of Ireland into the sea where they drowned.

The shamrock
St. Patrick's Day just wouldn't be the same without the shamrock. It became associated with the celebration due to the fact that Patrick would use the small three-leafed clover to demonstrate to the people he was trying to convert that the Holy Trinity (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) could coexist within the same entity. As a result, people began wearing shamrocks on St. Patrick's Day.

Leprechauns are also closely associated with the holiday. This diminutive fairy is an old shoemaker who is usually unfriendly and antisocial. Legend has it that if you catch a leprechaun, you must torture him until he tells you where he hides his pot of gold. It is believed that this custom was added to St. Patrick's Day for a commercial reason, or to put a face on the holiday.

And of course, there's the color green to consider. Because green is the color of Ireland, springtime and the shamrock, anyone who wants to fully celebrate needs to wear green. Dyed green beer is also very popular.

why is it searched?

As winter is about to morph into spring, everyone who is in a party mood gears up to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, wearing their "Kiss me, I'm Irish" pins, even if they're not. This can be somewhat puzzling for onlookers.

Why is it that people from every culture now celebrate St. Patrick's Day? Researching the history and traditions of the famed holiday can be an excellent antidote for people looking to gain a greater understanding of the holiday.

length of public interest?

St. Patrick's Day has been celebrated ever since the death of the patron saint of Ireland in 461 AD. At the time, the idea was to remember that Ireland was once a pagan country that became Catholic with the help of a dedicated bishop.

While at first it was a religious holiday, it has become rather secular over the years. In fact, with all the diverse cultures joining together to party nowadays, it has become more of a "Be-Irish-For-A-Day" bash. As long as there are people of Irish descent and green beer on hand, St. Patty's Day will continue to be a party worth attending.



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