Saint Patrick’s Day is a religious and cultural holiday that takes place on March 17th to commemorate the arrival of Christianity in Ireland and the life of Saint Patrick, Ireland’s patron saint.
Here are some facts about Saint Patrick’s Day:
Saint Patrick
Saint Patrick was born in Britain in the late 4th century to Roman parents. He was kidnapped as a child and sold into slavery in Ireland, where he tended sheep. He later returned to Britain, studied Christianity, and became a priest. He eventually returned to Ireland to convert the country to Christianity.
Celebrations
Celebrations include parades, festivals, wearing green or shamrocks, and céilithe.
Four-leaf clovers
Four-leaf clovers are believed to bring good luck and protection from evil spirits.
Dyeing the river
In Chicago, the Plumbers Local 110 union dyes the Chicago River green for about five hours on Saint Patrick’s Day.
Shamrock and the Irish prime minister
The Irish prime minister presents the U.S. president with a crystal bowl of live shamrocks to symbolize the close ties between the two countries.
Observed by many churches
The Catholic Church, the Anglican Communion, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and the Lutheran Church all observe Saint Patrick’s Day.
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