All Things Irish
On March 17 even the non-Irish celebrate St. Patrick's Day. From St. Patrick's Day parades to turning rivers green everyone joins the celebration worldwide. March 17 for centuries has been the date to celebrate, but this year Irish Bishops voted to celebrate St. Patrick's Day on March 15 because the 17th falls within Holy Week.
Who was St. Patrick? St. Patrick was born to wealthy Britains in the fourth century. Legend has it that he died in 460 A.D. on March 17 the day that we now celebrate. At the age of 16 he was captured by Irish raiders who attacked his parents' estate. They transported him to Ireland where he stayed captive for six years. Most historians believe that St. Patrick thought about converting the Irish to Christianity during his captivity, something that he is credited with to this day.
New York City's Parade-- The first St. Patrick's Day Parade in New York City began in 1762. When the potato famine hit Ireland, the United States saw and influx of Irish immigrants. With the Irish immigrants came rich Irish traditions and a number of factions including Irish Aid Societies joined together and formed what is now considered on of the largest St. Patrick's Day parades in the US.
The History Channel has much more information about the St. Patrick's Day holiday.
My favorite Irish things:
Irish American Arts Awards- Recognize. Encourage. Celebrate.
Newly Discovered Irish Artist- Terry Bradley
Trace your Irish roots in Ireland at the Irish Family History Foundation
Favorite Irish Bands: U2 and The Corrs
St. Patrick's Day is an enchanted time- a day to begin transforming winter's dreams into summer's magic~Adrienne Cook
Who was St. Patrick? St. Patrick was born to wealthy Britains in the fourth century. Legend has it that he died in 460 A.D. on March 17 the day that we now celebrate. At the age of 16 he was captured by Irish raiders who attacked his parents' estate. They transported him to Ireland where he stayed captive for six years. Most historians believe that St. Patrick thought about converting the Irish to Christianity during his captivity, something that he is credited with to this day.
New York City's Parade-- The first St. Patrick's Day Parade in New York City began in 1762. When the potato famine hit Ireland, the United States saw and influx of Irish immigrants. With the Irish immigrants came rich Irish traditions and a number of factions including Irish Aid Societies joined together and formed what is now considered on of the largest St. Patrick's Day parades in the US.
The History Channel has much more information about the St. Patrick's Day holiday.
My favorite Irish things:
Irish American Arts Awards- Recognize. Encourage. Celebrate.
Newly Discovered Irish Artist- Terry Bradley
Trace your Irish roots in Ireland at the Irish Family History Foundation
Favorite Irish Bands: U2 and The Corrs
St. Patrick's Day is an enchanted time- a day to begin transforming winter's dreams into summer's magic~Adrienne Cook
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