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Saint Patrick's Day
St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, is one of Christianity's most widely known figures. But for all his celebrity, his life remains somewhat of a mystery. Ask any questions here about celebrating St. Patrick's Day.
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What day of the week does st Patrick's day fall in 2011?
In 2011 St. Patrick's Day was on a Thursday.
How did St. Patrick's Day become an official US holiday?
St. Patrick's day is not an official US holiday but a holiday which goes back to 1782 when Irish soldiers held a parade in New York City giving themselves comfort while away from home. The parade became an annual event which grew to a national level which mostly celebrates Irish culture.The holiday was honored by President John F. Kennedy in 1960 in a speech given about the Saint. St. Patrick, born in Rome to British parents and kidnapped by Irish slave traders who took him to Ireland where he escaped, went back to England to become a priest and then returned to Ireland to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ to Irish tribal leaders. Many of them converted and he baptized over 120,000 people. Irish Christians then went to England to evangelize the English. Among other miracles he was said to have driven out many snakes, which is evidence of the presence of God and promised as a biblical prophesy in Luke 10. "Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall hurt you. " Ireland has remained Christian for over 16 centuries and Saint Patrick is honored around the world for his incredible life.
How did the shamrock become the symbol of Ireland?
The shamrock is a symbol of Ireland, but it is not the national symbol. The official national symbol of Ireland is the harp, which can be seen on Irish coins and documents. Tradition says that St. Patrick, in attempting to explain the meaning of the Holy Trinity, picked up a shamrock leaf to illustrate his point of three parts to one whole object. The three leaves of the shamrock represent the Father (God), Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit. It has become a popular symbol over the centuries and now often symbolizes pride in one's Irish heritage.
Where was StPatrick's place of birth?
Patrick's name at birth was Maewyn Succat
...his name is Patrick. His birthday is not known but it was believed to be around 387 AD.
St. Patrick's name at birth was Maewyn Sucatt. It was changed to Patricius by Pope Celestine just before he sent him back to Ireland as a bishop.
Are you lucky if you were born march 17?
same day as paddys day is all. i dont think there is anything exciting about it though.
What do snakes have to do with St Patrick's Day?
Patrick rid Ireland of snakes.
There is NO relativity from snakes to saint Patrick's day. You see in the begging st. Patrick was actually a boy born in England and his name was Maywhin soocket, he grew up in England for about 16 years and then was kidnapped by a group of pirates (or ireland raiders) called the Whales, he was sold as a slave to a man in ireland and his name was changed to (Pig Boy), when he was in Ireland he noticed that the people did not know about God and therefore they prayed to things like twigs, pond scum, and rocks. Well pat-er- i mean pig boy lived in Ireland for 6 years and in those years he grew very close to God, one day God told him it was time to leave Ireland so he walked and walked 200 miles and finally reached the sea and got on a ship and headed for France. It took them 3 days to get there and when they did the left on foot for the nearest town, but the got a little lost and fond them selves walking for 28 days and then there supplies ran out, so big boy prayed to God for some food and after he was done, some stow-away pigs were font following them, after this they found a town stayed a while and then pig boy am his way back to England were he served his church and God. And one day he had a dream telling him that the Ireland people needed help, so after he finished school and became a bishop witch meant he had a lot of responceability and could preach to the people about God, his name was also changed agian to Patrick. so he went to ireland and preached about God to the people and through Patrick the people of Ireland tearned to God. God blessed Patrick as Patrick blessed the people, he lived a long and good life and at the age of 73 March 17th he died and the people he loved and the people that loved him decided to change his name once agian to Saint. Patrick. And this is why people all around the globe celebrate St. Patrick's day (March 17th) and wear green (the color of Ireland and shamrocks) to remember a man who loved ireland and loved God. See NO snakes!
Where was the first Saint Patrick's Day parade?
- The first organized parade was in New York. It was Irish soldiers serving in the British army during the American Revolution.
- In Ireland it was originally more of a religious festival, with people attending mass, doing patterns or rounds, visiting holy wells etc.
- The first St. Patrick's Day parade took place not in Ireland, but in the United States. Irish soldiers serving in the English military marched through New York City on March 17, 1762. Along with their music, the parade helped the soldiers to reconnect with their Irish roots, as well as fellow Irishmen serving in the English army. Over the next thirty-five years, Irish patriotism among American immigrants flourished, prompting the rise of so-called "Irish Aid" societies, like the Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick and the Hibernian Society.
Here are some additional historical facts with a link to an interesting article:
- Imported to America and other countries by nostalgic Irish immigrants, the hallowed festival was launched in their newly-settled homelands to inspire unity, assert a presence, and to celebrate their cultural integration.
- After Irish immigrants found their way to America, the Colonies celebrated St Patrick's Day for the first time in Boston, in 1737.
- In New York City, the earliest celebration was held in 1756 at the Crown and Thistle Tavern, according to the U.S. Department of International Information programs.
- Parades were not initially included in the activities.
- The first St. Patrick's Day parade was born in Manhattan, on March 17, 1762, when Irish soldiers serving in the English military marched through New York City streets accompanied by the bold familiar command of highland bagpipes, ancient instruments capable of emitting a haunting shrill wail exploited by early Celtic soldiers to intimidate the enemy.
No, St. Patrick was an actual person. However, there are many tales and legends that have grown up around the story of this saint.
St Patrick himself is not a folk tale. Some stories about him (for example, the one about "driving the snakes out of Ireland") may be.
What is St. Patrick well known for?
Patrick is, in legend, the person who drove the snakes from Ireland. This was easy for him since snakes have never lived in Ireland, even in prehistoric times. However, the snakes are representative of the pagan Druid gods that he drovw out of Ireland by converting the people to Christianity.
What type of stone do you kiss to bring you luck?
According to Irish tradition, kissing a Blarney Stone will give the kisser the "gift of gab". In other words, making he or she a flatterer or wittier person.
See Blarney Stone link for full history below.
When was the last time st Patrick's day fell on a Saturday?
2007, and 2001 before that. I just checked the calendar because I was wondering the same thing today. Happy St. Patty's Day! 3/17/12
What is a traditional society?
an established custom or belief that is handed down from generation to generation that everyone in the community has in common/similar.
What was so special about St Patrick that we have a day named after him?
he brought the catholic religion to Ireland
Is tescos open on Saint Patrick's Day?
The store hours may vary between different Lidl's.
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How did St. Patrick use the shamrock in his teachings?
To show the trinity the Christians believe that God is three people in one and a shamrock has three petals on it.
Is there a saint for every day of the year?
Yes, the Catholic Church has more saints than there are days in the year - many, many more. Most days have several saints sharing them. When an 'important' Sunday falls on a saint's day, the Sunday usually takes precedence.
Why do people get pinched on St. Patrick's Day?
I know that St. Patrick's Day isn't supposed to be about pinching, it's supposed to mean something else. A long time ago, there was a man named Patrick. He told people about God. He said that a shamrock is kinda like God. One leaf stands for Father, the other Son, and the last leaf, Holy Spirit. The stem stands for God. He holds everything together. If you pull the stem, it all falls apart. Then Patrick died on March 17, 2011. But how did they come up with this little ol' saying that says, "If you aren't wearing green, then you get pinched". How?
Why is st Patrick's day symbol a clover?
St. Patrick's day was created to celebrate the patron Saint of Ireland. (Even though he is coincidentally not Irish.) The day, March 17, was the very date Saint Patrick chased all the snakes, or pagans, from Ireland.
What are the odds of finding a four-leaf clover?
four leaf clover is one in 10.000, so X 9 = 90.000, but according to research, four leaf clover can often be found around one another, so it's probably much less than that. In addition, once you start to look for it, your eyes would start to see patterns, so it gets easier as you go.
