What is St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day is a worldwide celebration of Irish culture around March 17th. It is dedicated to St Patrick, one of Ireland’s patron saints, who preached Christianity in the fifth century in Ireland.
In countries with an Irish population, St Patrick’s Day is observed.
St. Patrick’s Day is observed in many countries, particularly by Irish communities and organizations. On this day, many people dress in some form of green.
This event includes parties involving Irish food and beverages tinted with green food coloring. It’s a time when kids can eat candy and adults can have a “pint” of beer at a local bar.
Irish food and drink can be found in many restaurants and bars, including Irish brown bread. Corned beef and cabbage, Beef and Guinness pie, Irish cream chocolate mousse cake, Irish coffee.
Some people plan a pilgrimage to St. Patrick’s Purgatory, which has been linked to penance and spiritual healing since the early 13th century.
St Patrick had a vision on Station Island in Lough Derg, County Donegal, promising forgiveness for those who came to the sanctuary in penitence and faith.
Why do we Celebrate it?
St Patrick’s Day is an annual cultural and religious celebration commemorating the death of St Patrick, Ireland’s patron saint, on March 17th.
This day, also known as Saint Patrick’s Feast or Lá Fhéile Pádraig in Irish, sees a celebration of Irish heritage and culture.
