Why do we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day?
St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated on the anniversary of St. Patrick’s death, which occurred on March 17, 461.
St. Patrick was a 5th-century missionary to Ireland who is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland. He became a legendary figure by the end of the 7th century and is considered a patron saint of Ireland.
St. Patrick’s Day was originally celebrated in Ireland with religious services and feasts in honor of St. Patrick. Irish immigrants brought St. Patrick’s Day traditions to the United States. Over time the celebration has evolved into a more nonreligious celebration of Irish culture.
Source: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Saint-Patricks-Day
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The Shamrock & The Color Green
Did you Know? The color traditionally associated with St. Patrick was blue, not green. When Henry VIII assumed the throne in England, he took steps to strengthen his hold on Ireland declaring himself King of Ireland in 1541, making it a part of the England and giving it its own coat of arms. This was the first official instance of connecting the color blue with Ireland, using a golden harp on a blue background. From the late 18th to the 20th century, as the divide between the Irish population and the British crown deepened, the color green and St. Patrick’s shamrock became a symbol of identity and rebellion for the Irish.
The shamrock was a sacred plant in ancient Ireland, said to symbolize the “rebirth” of spring, and eventually became symbolic of emerging Irish nationalism.
Leprechauns are actually one reason you’re supposed to wear green on St. Patrick’s Day—or risk getting pinched! The tradition is tied to folklore that says wearing green makes you invisible to leprechauns, which like to pinch anyone they can see. Some people also think sporting the color will bring good luck, and others wear it to honor their Irish ancestry.
Gold Coins
According to Irish legend, if you find the leprechaun at the end of a rainbow with a pot of gold, you can have the gold if you catch him. That’s why you’ll find lots of plastic gold coins, pot-o-gold buckets, and coin-shaped candies around St. Patrick’s Day.
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