Saint Patrick's Day

Patrick was ordained a priest and later a bishop in Europe, probably in Rome.

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The symbol of St. Patrick is a shamrock of three leafs, since the saint used it to preach the Gospel in Ireland, and particularly, to explain the Christian doctrine of the Holy Trinity.

Also, the British (more English, than others) tradition maintains a red saltire (an x-shaped cross) on the white background to symbolise St. Patrick's cross. Thus, it is reflected in the UK flag, where one can find the red saltire among the symbols of England (St. George's Standard) and Scotland (St. Andrew's Standard). HOWEVER, flags with cross-shaped symbols on are accorded ONLY to commemorate martyres, and since St. Patrick wasn't one, the whole "St. Patrick's cross" tradition is, evidently, made-up to have something representing Ireland, formerly an English province, on the British Union flag.
Saint patricks symbol is a green clover

The four leaf clover became lucky a long time ago in ancient Ireland. First off four leaf clovers are rare so if someonefound one it was a sign of good luck. That is how the four leaf clover became so lucky!

At the time St. Patrick lived people did not have last names. That custom did not develop until many centuries later. If Patrick had additional names, we are not aware of them. People did not have last names at the time of Saint Patrick. His original name was Maewyn Succat which means 'war like.' However, Succat is part of his first name.

Patrick originally came from either Scotland or Wales.

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Gosh and begorrah! I don't know what they eat in Ireland, but in my house we eat corned beef and cabbage. Also fairly common are Irish soda bread and a mug of Guinness (for those over 21.)

No, the man who claims it will also claims to be a Christian, but if he truly was he would understand that no one, not even the angels in heaven or Jesus know when the end of the world is. Only God.

Thats if your religious though, if not its just obvious the man is messing with numbers in the bible.

The same man also claimed the world would end in 1994 so... he's trustworthy. ;)

The Ulster-Scots or what Americans call Scotch-Irish wear Orange in honor of Prince William of Orange (the Netherlands) who defeated his father-in-law James II (Stuart) outside Dublin to become King William III of the United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland). The national flag of the Republic of Eire which broke away from the United Kingdom in 1922 shows the colors Green for the Irish Catholics, Orange for the Ulster-Scot protestants and white in the middle for neutrality between the two. England imported protestants from Scotland to Catholic Ireland in the 1600's. The Troubles in Northern Ireland (still part of the United Kingdom) is perceived as being along ethnic divisions: Irish Catholic (Green) and Ulster-Scot protestants (Orange). The Irish wear green on St. Patrick's day. Only Ulster Scots wear orange on St. Patrick's day.

The 3 things that will give you luck on St. Patricks day are:

a) 4-Leaved Clovers/Shamrocks

b) Wearing/ Looking "Green" on St. Patty's Day

c) BEING A TRUE IRISH!

Green mainly. But green, white and orange are the colours of Ireland's flag.

The Blarney Stone is a stone set in the wall of the Blarney Castle tower in the Irish village of Blarney. Kissing the Blarney Stone is supposed to bring the kisser the gift of persuasive eloquence (blarney).

There were many miracles ascribed to St. Patrick. Three of those miracles are bringing a horse back to life, converting people who hated him, and telling a group of starving sailors to believe in God after which a herd of pigs appeared.

* first leaf is for hope * second leaf is for faith * third leaf is for love * fourth leaf is for luck.

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Yes. I'd suggest rinsing it first. But its perfectly fine to eat a four leaf clover.

Though, our bodies don't digest regular grass and weeds plants that well as can sheep, deer, and all other grazing creatures. They have special stomach juices that digest cellulose fiber extremely well. Just eat beef or deer meet to get your grass nutrition since they will have eaten and digested the grass goods for us!

• They guard the gold at the end of the rainbow.
• The name leprechaun may have derived from the Irish leath bhrogan (shoemaker), although its origins may lie in luacharma'n (Irish for pygmy). These apparently aged, diminutive men are frequently to be found in an intoxicated state, caused by home-brew poteen. However they never become so drunk that the hand which holds the hammer becomes unsteady and their shoemaker's work affected. Leprechauns have also become self-appointed guardians of ancient treasure (left by the Danes when they marauded through Ireland), burying it in crocks or pots. This may be one reason why leprechauns tend to avoid contact with humans whom they regard as foolish, flighty (and greedy?) creatures. If caught by a mortal, he will promise great wealth if allowed to go free. He carries two leather pouches. In one there is a silver shilling, a magical coin that returns to the purse each time it is paid out. In the other he carries a gold coin which he uses to try and bribe his way out of difficult situations. This coin usually turns to leaves or ashes once the leprechaun has parted with it.However, you must never take your eye off him, for he can vanish in an instant.
• They also do a lot of cereal advertising.

You kiss it near Blarney Castle, where the stone is.

Saint Patrick's Cross (or Saint Patrick's Saltire) is a red saltire (X-shaped cross) on a white field.

After the 1800 Act of Union joined Ireland with the Kingdom of Great Britain, the saltire was added to the British flag

Tattoos count! If you have green in your tattoo you are safe from getting pinched.

On St. Patrick's Day we commemorate the life of St. Patrick, the Apostle of Ireland.

Saint Patrick is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland. St. Patrick's Day, the 17th of March, is Ireland's national holiday. Because there are so many Irish people around the world, and people who claim Irish ancestry, St. Patrick's Day is celebrated in many parts of the world.

Patrick used the shamrock to explain or illustrate the Blessed Trinity. One leaf, three parts: One God, three persons.