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St. Patrick is a fifth century Roman-British Christian missionary and bishop of Ireland. He died around 460 A.D on March 17. To celebrate his life, St Patrick’s Day is known to be a Christianity holiday observed all around the world. Many Irish traditions are celebrated through green attire, green beer and a feast to fulfill your bellies. 

St Patrick’s full name is Maewyn Succat and was born to wealthy parents in Great Britain. He was not Irish, and found his faith while being held hostage by a group of Irish pirates. He was kidnapped at age 16 and taken to Ireland as a slave.

They were attacking his family’s estate and he was imprisoned for six years in captivity. During this time, he was working as a shepherd and outdoors. Lonely and afraid, he turned to religion. In a dream, he heard a voice from God that told him to escape from Ireland. 

After he escaped and went back to Great Britain, he experienced another revelation. This time it was an angel, in a dream, that told him to return to Ireland as a Christian missionary. As he became a Minister to the Christians that were already living in Ireland. He began to convert them to the Irish faith. 

St Patrick’s Day was originally celebrated in Ireland. Then the ireland immigrants migrated to America to celebrate the Irish traditions. There are many places to go in the U.S.A. The top places to honor this holiday are Boston, New York City, and Chicago. Chicago dyes their river green annually to bring cheer to the Irish community. 

Many recipes are often recognized to celebrate this holiday feast. From corn beef and cabbage, green beer, shepherd’s pie, and Irish whiskey. This is one holiday you will not go hungry as well as to fulfill your spirits. Take a shot of some famous Irish whiskey to celebrate the good ole St. Patrick! 

Legend says, you should wear green to make yourself invisible so you don’t get pinched by a leprechaun. These mythical creatures are often mischievous and spend their time making shoes and hiding away their coins in hidden pots of gold at the end of rainbows. Any humans who capture them are granted three wishes.  

Grab some shamrocks for luck and green beer to enjoy to commemorate the Luck of the Irish. Attend a parade or mass service to learn more about the cultural and religious traditions of the patron saint of Ireland. Wear your green on March 17 to honor St Patrick as he will protect you from the innovations of the virtues of the natural world.