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What is St. Patrick’s Day all about?
Maybe you’re wondering what St. Patrick’s Day is all about —
Background
St. Patrick’s Day is a holiday that celebrates the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick. He was born in Britain in the late 4th century and was captured by Irish raiders when he was a teenager. He was taken to Ireland as a slave, but eventually escaped and became a Christian missionary.
St. Patrick is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland and is also known for using the shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity to the Irish people. Legend has it that he drove the snakes out of Ireland, although it’s more likely that there were never any snakes in Ireland in the first place.
St. Patrick’s Day became an official Christian feast day in the early 17th century and has since evolved into a celebration of Irish culture and heritage. It is celebrated around the world with parades, festivals, and other festivities. The holiday is known for its green color scheme, which is associated with Ireland, as well as symbols like the shamrock, leprechauns, and pots of gold at the end of rainbows.
The kooky celebrations on St. Patrick’s Day can be attributed to the holiday’s evolution from a religious feast…
