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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 is the history of the Irish four leaf clover?
The four leaf clover has nothing to do with the Irish. It is because people talk about the luck of the Irish that people assume its Irish. It is actually the normal 3 leaf clover that is Irish. St Patrick used it to represent the cross.
Why did St. Patrick drive out the snakes?
St. Patrick did not drive the saints out of Ireland because snakes have never lived in that country. The 'snakes' are symbolic for the pagan Druid gods that Patrick 'drove' out of Ireland by converting the people to Christianity
What do pots of gold have to do with St. Patrick's Day?
NOTHING! The holiday is about a man named Patrick who brought Christianity to Ireland. people tend to forget the holiday's true meaning and think of leprauchauns and pots of gold which is all a myth. If you want to know about Patrick look on the internet and type in the question "Why do you celebrate St. Patrick's day?" Most of it is true, but you have to learn more about how he brought the Christianity.
What are some Irish Gaelic phrases for 'Happy St Patrick's Day'?
Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig ort (singular)
banockty nah faila pawdrig urch
Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig oraibh (plural)
banockty nah faila pawdrig uriv
When did St. Patrick change his name?
Patrick's original name was Maewyn Succat which means 'War-like.' Pope Celestine did not feel this was an appropriate name for a bishop or priest so changed his name to Patricius (Patrick) before he sent him to Ireland as a missionary.
What other colour do people wear on st Patrick's day?
usually people wear something green. or they have a shamrock on somewhere
What is the connection between leprechauns and Saint Patrick27s Day?
A Leprechaun is a little green man that wants its pot of gold so its related to St. Patricks day because its green like a three leaf clover.
Does Argentina celebrate Easter?
Yes, Easter is a very important holiday in predominately Catholic Argentina.
9-Ash Wednesday
13-Daylight Savings (set clock one hour back)
17-St. Patrick's Day
Are you considered lucky if you are born on St. Patrick's Day?
Acoording to superstition, clover leaf, especially the four-leafed clover, bring good luck to those who find it accidentially
No. Saint Patrick's day is the 17th of March. The question was asked on the 16th of March.
What holiday is first stpatricks day or Easter?
Valentine's Day (in February) comes about a month before St. Patrick's Day (in March).
Why do we celebrate All Saints Day?
All of those who have died in the grace of Jesus Christ, loving God, and with no mortal sins on their souls are going to heaven but many did not die perfect - as saints. God, in His infinite mercy purifies this people so that they can enter heaven. They are certainly not consigned to hell just for not being perfect. They died in a state of grace, attempting to attain perfection. The process by which God purifies these souls is know as purgatory. We don't know a whole lot about it, just that there is a stage between death and heaven in which God purifies them. The Bible clearly teaches that they are helped by our prayers, thus we remember them on All Souls day and pray for them.
All Saints' day was instituted to honour all saints, including those who have not been canonized. All Souls' Day was instituted for the souls in purgatory. The Mass on that day is offered for them.
Why was Saint Patrick canonized a saint?
He is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland. He was not Irish himself, but probably Welsh, though that is not certain.
Patrick is famous for what he didn't do - banish snakes from Ireland. Snakes have never lived in that country. However, the snakes were symbolic of the pagan Druid gods that he did banish from Ireland by converting the people to Christianity.
He is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland.
Why is St. Stephen's Day celebrated?
In some countries, especially the United Kingdom, St. Stephen's Day (December 26) is called 'Boxing Day' when families honor Stephen by boxing clothing, food and other items to distribute to the poor. When Stephen was alive he was a deacon assigned by the apostles to distribute alms to the poor.
Does a shamrock gives you good luck?
The Druids believed that the shamrock could give you powers such as the power to detect presence of bad spirits. And with the luck of the Irish they need all the good luck charms they can find. They also think that the number 4 is lucky so therefore, it is a perfect plant.
Did Saint Patrick have a family?
St. Patrick had no wife or children as far as is known. There is no mention of them in any biographies of St. Patrick.
Patrick was never married nor did he have any children.
What does the date St Patrick's Day stand for?
•Saint Patrick was recognized as the most commonly known patron Saint of Ireland. Saint Patrick 's Day is, of course, to honour him but why March 17th? One theory is that is the day that Saint Patrick, died.
•In addition to honouring Saint Patrick, the day also is a traditional day for spiritual renewal and offering prayers for missionaries worldwide.
•Being a religious holiday as well, many Irish attend mass, where March 17th is the traditional day for offering prayers for missionaries worldwide before the serious celebrating begins.
•On St. Patrick's Day, which falls during the Christian season of Lent, Irish families would traditionally attend church in the morning and celebrate in the afternoon. Lenten prohibitions against the consumption of meat were waived and people would dance, drink and feast-on the traditional meal of Irish bacon and cabbage. Today, many dine on corned beef instead of bacon.
•So I wish all you Irish a mighty fine Saint Patrick's Day, and to those how aren't Irish, but enjoy all the "bells and whistles" associated with this day, a most Happy Saint Paddy's Day as well!
Why was Saint Patrick successful?
He is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland. Ireland became a Christian country and has a long history of Christianity since then and many Irish people have helped bring Christianity to other parts of the world.
Why is a leprechaun a symbol of Saint Patrick day?
The pot of "gold" really is not gold at all. It is where the Leprechauns hide the souls that they so love to eat >: )
around when st Patrick day became associated, few years later some genius came up with a leprechaun to be a person at the end of the rainbow who hogs the gold. if you touch the "gold" they say the leprechaun will find u and steal the gold. i possibly think that after Patrick defined st Patrick's day they said a leprechaun was pronounced a lucky creature. So comment tell me what you think and i will see if its true or you can look on google and look your question up.
What are important events of st Patrick?
You get pinched on st. patricks day if you are not wearing green. It is about little leprecauns hopping into a pot of goldYou get pinched on st. patricks day if you are not wearing green. It is about little leprecauns hopping into a pot of gold
Most clovers (red and white) have three leaves, however a common genetic anomaly causes some of the plants to produce four leaves on some plants.
Therefore, the best place to find one is in a large patch of clover. It will just take patience to find one.
Are there such things as 7 and 8 leaf clovers?
Yes there is because I have found one in second grade. I had shown it to one of my friends bet they they said "wow that's so cool." *rips it up* and throws it at me. Talk about someone being MAD!
