But before we celebrate anything, we must know the history of Saint Patrick. Saint Patrick is the Saint Patron of Ireland and he lived between the years 387-461 (Years can vary, as there are different versions). The story tells that at the age of sixteen he was kidnapped from his native land of the Roman British Isles by a band pirates, and sold into slavery in Ireland. Saint Patrick worked as a shepherd and turned to religion for solace. After six years of slavery he escaped to the Irish coast and fled home to Britain. Then, he felt that he must go back to Ireland and turn Irish to christianity. Therefore, he studied for several years and then went to Ireland, where he converted a lot of people to christianity. Also, Saint Patrick is credited for bringing written words to Ireland, and also there is a myth that says that he banished the snakes from Ireland!
One interesting fact about Saint Patrick's Day is the Shamrock, on of the most common symbols of this celebration. This is because Irish think that Saint Patrick used the shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity. Many other myths and legends about Saint Patrick's Day enrich this celebration.
Happy Saint Patrick's Day!
Good post! Hope you had a great St Patrick's Day too!
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