St. Patrick's Day - March 17th

My wife's got a little bit of Irish blood in her and auburn red hair to match! My last name is pure Scottish, so I wear Orange on St. Patrick's, that irritates the heck out of my wife and other Irish I know, but then I am not of Irish.
 
Saint Patrick (5th century) is the best-known patron saint of Ireland and one of the most successful Christian missionaries in history. He is credited with expanding literacy in Ireland through the monastic orders he established, revising and codifying the Brehon Laws, and converting the country to Christianity.


He was a Roman citizen of Britain (known as Patricius) who was captured by pirates at the age of sixteen and sold into slavery in Ireland. He escaped back to Britain, became ordained as a bishop, and returned to the land of his captivity as a missionary in c. 432/433. He was not the first Christian missionary to Ireland but is the most famous.


His influence on the laws and culture of Ireland was enormous as he championed the causes of women, the poor, and slaves while conferring with kings and nobles. His death date is celebrated on 17 March but the year he died, as with his year of birth, is unknown. He is one of three patron saints of Ireland along with St. Brigid and St. Columba.

https://www.worldhistory.org/Saint_Patrick


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I've never understood the fascination with St.Patrick's day? Do Americans have a patron saint?

To me the day means 2 things - it's our daughter's partner's birthday, so I must sort out a card for him. It's also the day I have to renew my campervan's insurance. Other than that, it's just another day.
 
Theres a Big Parade to start the day off on the 17th, although its been shortened as the City got gridlocked ,lots of Happy Green dressed Irish and others .. The programme in the City Centre , where a stage is erected.
  • 1.20pm Claire Regan Academy of Irish Dance
  • 1.40pm Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Nottingham
  • 2.05pm Glendarragh Academy of Irish Dance
  • 2.25pm Louie Walsh Band
  • 2.50pm Nottingham Irish Set Dancers
  • 3.10pm McManus Academy of Irish Dance
  • 3.25pm Kellys Heroes
I like to see the Dancers , Tapping away .
 
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