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The True Story of St. Patrick
St. Patrick’s Day is one of the most beloved American holidays—a day many celebrate by wearing as much green as possible, consuming green-dyed beverages and parading through the streets pretending to be Irish. But, more importantly, it’s also an important holy day in Ireland and has been for centuries. For hundreds of years, the feast day of St. Patrick was considered a time of celebration in the country, and when more and more Irish immigrated …
The 17th of March commemorates the death of Saint Patrick, a 5th century missionary who evangelized Ireland. The holiday went from being religious to becoming a global celebration of Irish culture. Read more
St. Patrick’s Day From Ancient Missionary to Global Celebration
Millions of people around the world will wear green, watch parades, and raise a glass on March 17, but the history of St. Patrick’s Day reaches far beyond shamrocks, leprechauns, and green beer. The holiday grew from the story of a fifth-century missionary and evolved throughout centuries of Irish identity, immigration, and religious tradition, becoming […] The post St. Patrick’s Day From Ancient Missionary to Global Celebration appeared first o…
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