|
|
| Author: Niall Cinneide |
The tradition of St. Patrick's Day began hundreds of years ago when a boy in Roman England was captured and taken to Ireland as a captive where he found God. It is said that St. Patrick could hear from the angels, and that he had raised people from the dead. He was a very active missionary throughout Ireland for 30 years, and that is why he is called the patron saint of Ireland. There have been many legends attached to this saint, and they have lasted throughout the centuries. This holiday began as a Holy Day in the Catholic Church, but over the years this religious Catholic saint's day has turned into a more secular celebration of the upcoming new spring.
Here are a few facts for St. Patrick's Day:
- March 17th, the day of celebration, is the day of Patrick's death.
- St. Patrick, the patron saint of the Irish, was not from Ireland.
- Patrick was an old time missionary in Ireland during the 4th century.
- He brought many people to conversion and into the Christian religion.
- The Shamrock, symbol of St. Patrick's Day, was a plant with three leaves that Patrick used to demonstrate to the pagans the trinity of GodFather, Son and Holy Ghost.
- Maewyn is the name St. Patrick was born with. His name was changed by the Bishop in a monastery in France, after he escaped his captivity. He was not religious at all when he was a child.
- The first St. Paddy's day parade in America was in 1737, 40 years before the Revolutionary War.
- The first day of spring is March 21st and this could be the reason St. Patrick's Day celebrations have caught on so big.
- Everyone turns Irish for a dayjust wear green, the sign of life.
- Irish dishes include Corned beef and cabbage, Irish stew, Irish cream pie, Irish soda bread, scones, Irish cheese bread, and all of these would be a good choice on St. Patrick's Day.
There are many traditions and legends that have been passed down through the generations, so even the barest of facts have gotten confused. It is not even certain exactly when Patrick was born, the actual date varies about 30 years in early 300 AD but the day of his death is certain, March 17, and that is the important day.
So whether you are celebrating the life of a glorified Catholic saint or the oncoming spring and all the new growth and new life possibilities that a new life can encompass, it really doesn't matter. Wear something Green, grab a green hat, give someone a shamrock and join in the parade. Good luck and Blessings are meant for all! |
Author Bio:
Nicola Kennedy has enjoyed some great Mother's Days, both as a grateful mom and a loving daughter. She can help you find great personalized Mother's Day gifts with tips and news, information and views at www.I-Love-My-Mom.com This article may be reprinted in full so long as the resource box and the live links are included intact. All rights reserved. Copyright www.I-Love-My-Mom.com |
| You can search for this article using: trip planner, boat trip, train trips, quick trip, cheap trips, trip maps, plan a trip, field trips |
|
|
 |
| |
Related Articles |
| |
Tips For Preventing Lawn Mower Problems
|
| |
Advocate For Senior Citizens - Protecting Against Abuse and Fraud
|
| |
Teak Adirondack Chairs
|
| |
Decorate with Style by Choosing Appropriate Art for Your Room
|
| |
Cat Training With A Clicker
|
| |
America's Public schools --- Deteriorating Like They Did In Ancient Rome
|
| |
Other Peoples Homes (2) Elvis, Graceland, Memphis, Tennessee
|
| |
Save Money By Decorating Your Wedding Or Party With Balloons Yourself
|
| |
How To Give Your Home A Rustic Lodge Look
|
| |
Oriental Rugs - A Beautiful Addition to Your Home
|
| |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Losing your cat is a worrying experience, use these 'How to find a lost cat' steps, and try to stay ... - Larry Chamberlain |
| |
|
With the growing environmental concerns facing the world today, it only makes sense to use and reuse ... - Damian Sofsian |
| |
|
Can Pit Bulls Be Trained? With the horrible reputation that pit bulls receive in the press and natio ... - David Black |
| |
|
|
| |
|
As more and more of us expand our home into our outdoor spaces, creating "outdoor rooms," our choice ... - Jennifer Akre |
| |
|
A list of reasons to wait till your child is ready... - Avid Amiri |
| |
|
Children are the most wonderful, frustrating, beautiful, crazy-making gifts we receive in our time o ... - Michael Neill |
| |
|
The Pudelpointer was bred for perfection in the field and lives up to the highest of standards as a ... - Michael Russell |
| |
|
When it comes to holiday greeting cards, to send or not to send is often the question. Once you have ... - Lydia Ramsey |
| |
|
| |
|
|
