Who: Saint Patrick
What: He is the patron saint of Ireland. He brought Christianity to Ireland and is known as "The Apostle of Ireland."
When: His work of bringing Christianity to Ireland took place in the early 5th century. Each year, St. Patrick's Day takes place on March 17th. This date commemorates his death which took place on March 17th, 461.
Where: He was actually born in Britain at the end of the 4th century. He was kidnapped by Irish raiders and sold as a slave to a Celtic priest in Northern Ireland. Today, most Irish people live in Ireland, England, America, Canada and Australia!
Why: He is celebrated religiously because of his valiant and successful efforts that brought Christianity and the Catholic Church into Ireland. Ireland went on to become one of the most Catholic countries in the world and produced a high number of Catholic priests. He is also celebrated in secular society for bringing about a true Irish culture and heritage that is fervent as ever to this day!
How: Celebrations take place in Ireland, the U.K., America and other places where there is Irish heritage! Most people celebrate by wearing green, drinking Irish beer and whiskey, attending a Catholic mass in honor of St. Patrick, eating traditional Irish foods like corned-beef, potatoes and cabbage, marching in the St. Patrick's Day parade, waving an Irish flag, decorating your home or office with green or Irish-type decorations, eating green-colored foods, singing traditional Irish songs or just wishing others a "Happy St. Patrick's Day." The most common American tradition is to wear green, eat green colored treats and drink Irish brand beer and whiskey while having fun with friends.
Famous Modern Day Irish Celebrities
1) Liam Neeson - Award winning actor born in 1952 in Ballymena.
2) Bono - Born in Dublin in 1962, he became lead singer of the band U2 and went on to do some amazing humanitarian work and still continues to bring awareness to world issues like poverty and illness.
3) Saoirse Ronan - Born in 1994 in New York to Irish immigrants, she was raised from 3 years old onward in Dublin. She's a famous Award winning actress.
4) Oscar Wilde - Born in 1854 in Dublin. He became a literary genius, writing books and plays.
5) Maureen O'Hara - Born in 1920 in Dublin, she became a famous actress and singer and one of the most popular Irishwoman to grace the silver screen.
St. Patrick's Day Specials You Can Find in America
1) Krispy Kreme: Greenly decorated doughnuts!
2) Carolina Ale House: $4 Guinness pints and $5 Jameson shots!
3) 1-800-Flowers: Get 15% off lush flowers and greenery!
4) Amazon: Discounts and deals on St. Patrick's Day Merch!
5) McDonald's: Shamrock Shake is back!
Cool People Named Patrick
1) Patrick Stewart - legendary actor known for his successful 60-year career across entertainment genres.
2) Patrick Swayze - famous American heartthrob actor known for playing the male lead in romantic movies in the 1980s.
3) Patrick Madrid - Catholic Radio Talk Show Host.
4) Patrick McEnroe - famous American tennis player whose more famous brother is the legendary tennis player John Patrick McEnroe.
5) Patrick Dempsey - famous heartthrob American actor.
HAPPY ST. PATRICK's DAY EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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