St. Patrick´s day
Is celebrated in many parts of the world, especially by
Irish communities and organizations. Is a cultural and religious celebration, celebrated on 17
March
Many people wear an item of green clothing on the day. Parties featuring
Irish food and drinks that are dyed in green food color are part of this
celebration.
The day
commemorates Saint Patrick and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland.
Christians also attend church services, and the Lenten restrictions on eating
and drinking alcohol are lifted for the day.
St Patrick’s Day is also a festive occasion in some parts of the world
where it is not a public holiday but it is also celebrated especially in Britain, Canada, the United States, Argentina, Australia
and New Zealand.
The colour associated with
Saint Patrick was blue. Over the years the colour change
green because Irish soldiers wore full green uniforms on 17 March in
hopes of catching public attention.
The symbol is the shamrock is the leaf of the clover plant and a symbol
of the Holy Trinity.
Festivities that included
concerts, outdoor theatre performances, and fireworks.
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