Saturday, March 17, 2018

My Walk Through Life 3/17/2018


March 17th is the day everyone is Irish. I remember before I went to school, searching closet and drawers for something green because I didn't get pinched. If you go to bars or certain eateries, there is green beer, green shakes, and lots of cabbage and corned beef. But how did this holiday get its beginnings?
  St. Patrick died on March 17, 461 (that is the common belief). The Irish have been celebrating since. The holiday falls during the time of Lent, so they would go to church in the morning and celebrate in the evening. Meat is not supposed to be eaten during this time, but it would be waived and everyone would dance, drink and eat a meal of bacon and cabbage. (I am not sure where the corned beef comes in)
  St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland. He was born in Roman Britain, was kidnapped and brought as a slave to Ireland when he was 16. He escaped but returned to the Irish bringing Christianity to the people. One of the legends about him, is that he explained the Holy Trinity using the three leaves of the clover, or shamrock. He was also credited for banishing snakes from Ireland after he was attacked by a bunch of them. It is pretty certain that Ireland never did have snakes. 
   St. Patrick's Day began as a religious celebration, but now Ireland uses it as a tourist attraction. It is a day of eating, drinking, concerts and fun. The United States is the first country to have a parade. On March 17, 1762, Irish soldiers serving in the British military, marched through New York City. This helped them connect with their country and their fellow Irishmen. They continued to have parades with bagpipes and drums and only grew as many Irish came to the U.S. 
  Today this Irish holiday is celebrated all over the world. Everyone is Irish! Hope you are wearing your green.

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