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Why does Ireland celebrate St Patrick's Day and St Brigid's Day?
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∙ 15y ago
St. Patrick is Ireland's patron Saint. He is celebrated for bringing Christianity to Ireland in 432AD. St. Brigid is the other patron saint of Ireland. She too was a key figure in the early stages of Christianity in Ireland. St. Patrick's Day, the 17th of March, is Ireland's national holiday. It is celebrated in Ireland and by Irish people all around the world. The 1st of February is saint Brigid's Day.
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∙ 10y agoBecause he is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland and Ireland has since had a long Christian history, and Christianity is important in Ireland. So it is a very appropriate day to have as the national holiday for Ireland.
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∙ 9y agoIt is the national holiday for Ireland. St. Patrick is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland, so that makes him important to the Irish people.
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Are lakes dyed green to celebrate St. Patricks day?
no i doubt it but maybe in ireland they do but that's kinda a stretch don't ya think?
What holidays does the Irish celebrate?
st patricks day
Why do you celebrate Saint Patricks day?
St. Patrick's Day represents Christianity coming to Ireland. St. Patrick is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland. It is on the 17th of March and it is the national holiday of Ireland.
What things do Irish people celebrate?
Saint Patricks day.
What is Ireland best known for?
Ireland is best known for its rolling, green hills and for the home of St. Patricks Day. (Even though the person that St. Patricks Day was named after, wasn't Irish or from Ireland.)
In which month is Ireland's national holiday?
saint patricks day
What rivers are dyed green to celebrate St Patricks Day?
chicago
Do the asians celebrate st patricks day?
In some parts of Asia St. Patrick's Day would be celebrated. It is mostly where there would be a lot of Irish people living. Most Asians with no connection to Ireland would have no reason to celebrate it, so most of them do not do so.
What holidays important to people Ireland include?
saint patricks day
Is st patricks day a bank holiday?
Here in Ireland, yes.
Where and when was the first saint patricks day celebrate?
1737 Boston
What is the country where st Patricks day origionated?
St. Patrick's day originated from Ireland
