St. Patrick's Day
One of the best holidays in America is the St. Patrick's Day. St. Patrick's Day is also considered the most enchanting public holiday. Let us come to know Saint Patrick:
Who is Saint Patrick?
He is the patron saint and national apostle of Ireland. He paved the way to introduce and spread the Christianity in Ireland. Because of his great accomplishments in setting up religious institution and places for worship it was decided to honor and celebrate the anniversary of his death. He died on 17 March 461 Ad. It was once told that St. Patrick used the shamrock to explain God. With its 3 small leaflets, it represents the Trinity; the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. And now, become the most feature theme in the celebration.
This amusing Irish-American culture celebration happens during March 17. They also have activities, parades and festival during the weekend right before the actual date. The cities of United States focus on Irish themed parties, parades and festival. The best known places that held the most highlighted parades are as follows:
Chicago
Boston
Houston
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Denver
Detroit
Toronto
New York
New Orleans
Seattle
St. Patrick's Day was said as one of the happiest old civilian parade in United State. Today, nearly 3 million people in entire United States will attain the parade and activities every year. The people of Chicago develop most unique tradition which is to dye the Chicago River. This practice started in 1962. They used 100 pounds of green vegetable dye to keep the River green for the entire week. But in the modern-Irish days, they only use 40 pounds of green dye enough to keep the river green for several hours.
Green, shamrock and shamrock-inspired designs will be omnipresent for the entire celebration. Everyone will be wearing green dress, green ribbon and shamrock during the celebration. Even their drink will be dyed in green.
St. Patrick's Day is a fun day for kids nowadays because they are taught about the Irish heritage while enjoying the St. Patrick's Day artsy activities that commonly featured for kids in the entire celebration.
It is also part of their tradition to be present in churches service in the morning of the exact date of St. Patrick Day. What a lovely day for a family to have fun: Spectacular parades with their king and queen, floats, bagpipers, the bands and performers and most specially the St. Patrick's Day mass. Green and shamrock all over! St. Patrick's Day will surely provide memorable moment for everyone.
Who is Saint Patrick?
He is the patron saint and national apostle of Ireland. He paved the way to introduce and spread the Christianity in Ireland. Because of his great accomplishments in setting up religious institution and places for worship it was decided to honor and celebrate the anniversary of his death. He died on 17 March 461 Ad. It was once told that St. Patrick used the shamrock to explain God. With its 3 small leaflets, it represents the Trinity; the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. And now, become the most feature theme in the celebration.
This amusing Irish-American culture celebration happens during March 17. They also have activities, parades and festival during the weekend right before the actual date. The cities of United States focus on Irish themed parties, parades and festival. The best known places that held the most highlighted parades are as follows:
Chicago
Boston
Houston
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Denver
Detroit
Toronto
New York
New Orleans
Seattle
St. Patrick's Day was said as one of the happiest old civilian parade in United State. Today, nearly 3 million people in entire United States will attain the parade and activities every year. The people of Chicago develop most unique tradition which is to dye the Chicago River. This practice started in 1962. They used 100 pounds of green vegetable dye to keep the River green for the entire week. But in the modern-Irish days, they only use 40 pounds of green dye enough to keep the river green for several hours.
Green, shamrock and shamrock-inspired designs will be omnipresent for the entire celebration. Everyone will be wearing green dress, green ribbon and shamrock during the celebration. Even their drink will be dyed in green.
St. Patrick's Day is a fun day for kids nowadays because they are taught about the Irish heritage while enjoying the St. Patrick's Day artsy activities that commonly featured for kids in the entire celebration.
It is also part of their tradition to be present in churches service in the morning of the exact date of St. Patrick Day. What a lovely day for a family to have fun: Spectacular parades with their king and queen, floats, bagpipers, the bands and performers and most specially the St. Patrick's Day mass. Green and shamrock all over! St. Patrick's Day will surely provide memorable moment for everyone.
