St. Patrick’s Day
Who was St. Patrick? St. Patrick was a fifth-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. Known as the “Apostle of Ireland”, he is the primary patron saint of Ireland.
What is the purpose of St. Patrick’s Day? Celebrates the Roman catholic feast day of the patron saint of ireland.
Why is St. Patrick’s Day designated when it is? St. Patrick died on March 17, 461.
Why a certain color on St. Patrick’s day? Pinching people on St Patrick's day is thought to revolve around the leprechaun and the legend that wearing green makes one invisible to the mischievous fairies. As the dubious legend dictates, leprechauns would pinch anyone not wearing green – so people pinch those not wearing green to remind them.
No comments:
Post a Comment