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Saint Patrick’s Day also known as Feast of Saint Patrick is the cultural and religious festival celebrated every year on 17th of March. This day is known as the traditional death date of Saint Patrick. The day is celebrated as an honor to Saint Patrick and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland. The celebration consists of public parades and festivals wearing the green attire or shamrocks.
Saint Patrick’s was born in the fifth century. He was born in a rich Romano-British family. His father was a deacon and his grandfather was a priest in the Christian church. However, in his teenage years, he was captured and sent as a slave to Ireland. He spent six years there working as a shepherd and during this time he “found god”. After certain years Saint Patrick’s managed to flee to the coast and rejoin his family. He believed that he came back to Ireland as a missionary and converted thousands of people to Christianity and also helped “drive off snakes” from Ireland. Since they are believed to have evil forces present in the country. In less than 30 years, the whole island nation of Ireland was converted. In the end of his life he wrote a book Known as “Confession” in which he mentioned his entire life story. Hence he became the foremost saint in the Ireland and Saint Patrick’s Day is celebrated to commemorate the death anniversary of St. Patrick.
Saint Patrick’s Day is a public holiday in Ireland. It is widely celebrated in the United Kingdom, Canada, United States, Brazil, Argentina, Australia and New Zealand.
The street parade is one of the longest and most attended parades in all over the world where the Irish dancers and musicians perform on the city streets. Many parties are organized on this day. People drink, eat together and make merry. Traditional dishes associated with this day such as Irish stew and Colcannon made from cabbage and mashed potatoes.
In the early days of its celebrations the color blue was largely associated but over the last many centuries color green has come to be associated with St. Patrick’s Day. Green themed parties are organized in Canada and Ireland where the foods, the drinks as well as the decorations and clothing are green in color which is the traditional symbol of the Ireland. People go for shopping and special offers are also given during this month. You can also visit and make use of Fairy Season Coupons to get best discounts offers and enjoy Saint Patrick’s festival with immense joy and happiness.