Wednesday, March 6, 2019

There is much great history to St. Patricks day. Saint Patrick’s Day, feast day (March 17) of St. Patrick, patron saint of Ireland. Born in Roman Britainin the late 4th century, he was kidnapped at the age of 16 and taken to Ireland as a slave. He escaped but returned about 432 to convert the Irish to Christianity. By the time of his death on March 17, 461, he had established monasteries, churches, and schools. Many legends grew up around him—for example, that he drove the snakes out of Ireland and used the shamrock to explain the Trinity. Ireland came to celebrate his day with religious services and feasts. That is the history of St. Patricks day. In my family we do not really do anything big. We will wear green and maybe go out to eat. St. Patricks day is not a huge holiday for our family, but it is just is fun day.

My sources is https://www.britannica.com

https://www.history.com/

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