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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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Where in US the Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated by an attempt to color a river green?
The Chicogo River in Chicogo, Illinois and Indianapolis, Indiana's main canal.
YES Irish leprachauns do exsist. They are simpily short people with berds and an Irish Accent. Their 'magic' no.
What color is the dye used to turn the Chicago river green?
40 pounds are currently put in the chigago river on St.patricks day. It last for several hours now. it used to last for a week.
There is some debate as to what the true identity of the traditional shamrock is, but the most probable likelihood is that they were white or yellowish ( white or lesser clover). Some of the other plants suggested have pink ( red clover, and Oxalis sometimes), or white or purplish flowers ( Oxalis).
There is no debate that the plant known as 'Shamrock' is Oxalis Regnellii (common name - Wood Sorrell). It has a small white or slightly yellow flower and is not the same as Clover although both plants are related. The Shamrock leaf is considerably smaller than Clover and the plant grows outwards rather than upwards. It does not have a marking on the leaf that you will find on Clover leaves. Shamrock flowers are never red or pink. Shamrock can be grown indoors or outdoors and has some resistance to light frost. It's leaves open and close quite dramatically in relation to light - opening in sunshine and closing over if the light dims. The plant is not particular to Ireland although Ireland has a traditional, cultural and religious link to the displaying and wearing of Shamrock around St. Patrick's Day.
Why are St. Patrick's Day celebrations held in countries around the world?
Because Irish people have travelled all around the world and they and their descendants continue to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. As Ireland and its people are quite welcome wherever they go, locals in those countries have also joined in and helped to organise St. Patrick's Day celebrations.
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 type of band often plays Irish music in st patricks day?
Marching Bands, which are often brass bands or pipe bands.
Is it saint Patrick's day today?
On the day the question was asked, the 17th of March 2014, the answer was yes. For any day in any year other than the 17th of March, then the answer is no.
For every four leaf clover how many regular 3 leaf clovers are there?
for every one four leaf clover, there is about 10.000 of shamrocks.
What does a three leaf clover sybolized?
Ireland's Symbol is the Clover. So its their national symbol, like the Welsh have the Leek etc..
What happens on saint Patricks day in Europe?
How to celebrate St. Patrick's Day:
- Wear green
- Pin a shamrock to your hat
- Speak with a brogue-1
- Wear brogues-1
- Drink Irish beer and spirits
- Wish your friends and family "Top o' the morning to ye" and every so often cry out "erin-go-bragh" (Ireland forever)
- If you're a mayor, dye your town's rivers green and paint your lane markers green.
Why is St. Patrick's day celebrated on the day of his death rather than his birth?
We do not know the birth date nor the date of death of St. Patrick. He was just given the date of March 17th for lack of precise information on the actual date. The death date is usually the feast day of a saint because that would be the date they were reborn in heaven.
What did St. Patrick do that we remember him?
In the 5th century there was a man named St.Patrick who brought Christianity to Ireland.
Where does a four leaf clover come from?
- According to Irish legend, St. Patrick used the Shamrock's three leaves to teach the pagans about Christianity. It symbolized the Holy Trinity with each leaf representing the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. When it's found with the additonal fourth leaf represents God's Grace.
What is the official symbol of Saint Patrick's Day?
the st patricks day symbol is probably the shamrock
When were the customs of the Saint Patrick's Day brought in america?
The customs of the Saint Patrick's Day celebrations were brought to America with the influx of Irish immigrants during the mid 1800s. The customs include Irish dances and plenty of food and drink.
What day does St. Patrick's Day always fall on?
No, it is not a movable feast. It is on March 17 every year.
What are facts about st Patrick day?
Here's the story behind it all. St. Patrick's Day is an Irish holiday. But actually, he wasn't Irish at all! He was British. (British and Irish were like enemies back then.) St. Patrick was born in Britain and lived with a wealthy family. But then, he was imprisoned by Irish raiders. When he arrived at Ireland, he worked as a sheperd for his master. Whenever when he had alone time in the fields herding sheep, he would pray daily. Soon after a while, he escaped his master, and boarded a ship to Ireland, back to his family. He became a new person and had a new desire: to devote his life to God. So he returned to Ireland to visit his master. He found out that his master set his belongings and goods on fire and himself also. (His master comitted suicide probably because he felt guilty for keeping Patrick in captivity in the 1st place.) He and his missionary companions went around spreading Christianity. But it wasn't easy especially when he went through trials and prosecution because Christianity opposers. But he made accomplishments also. He used a shamrock to represent the holy trinity (the Father, Son, Holy Spirit). He also uncovered churches. And to this day, people all around the world celebrate St. Patrick's Day, celebrating his accomplishments etc.
Facts and Unknown Questions:
The four leaf clover is actually a shamrock that represents the holy trinity (Father, Son, Holy Spirit) but the extra fourth leaf is actually for luck.
St. Patrick was British. How come the British don't celebrate it then?
Why do the British wear orange when they don't celebrate St. Pat's Day?
Why is Saint Patrick's Day not celebrated?
St. Patrick was a Christian. Muslims are not Christian. As a result, they don't celebrate St. Patrick's Day.
