"May your blessings outnumber
The Shamrocks that grow,
And may trouble avoid you,
Wherever you go......"
Happy St. Patty's Day!
"Slainte!" (SLAN-cha) meaning "health" in Irish.
St. Patrick...born Maewyn Succat to the Roman citizens of Calpurius and Conchessa, living at the time of what was most likely Scotland (possibly Wales or England...not Ireland).
His birth was probably around 385 A.D. and he passed on March 17th, 464 A.D. at the age of 79.
Around the age of 16 "St. Patrick" was enslaved by Irish raiders, where he was taken to Ireland and lived in captivity for 6 years. He then escaped, made his way to Gaul (France), and eventually to England.
St Patrick received missionary training for about 14 years, having said to receive a vision to return to Ireland as a missionary of the Christian Gospel.
It wasn't an easy missionary work for St Patrick, in fact, he was beaten by thugs, harassed by the Irish Royalty, and criticized by British supervision. After his death in 464 A.D., he was pretty much largely forgotten....but....His Legend grew...and now lives in the hearts of those that celebrate "this fine day!"
The Roman Catholic church, along with the Anglican Church and the Lutheran church all recognize St. Patrick's Day as an official saint of the Christian church. It is the most widely celebrated day of all the "saint days" in modern times.
Guinness Irish beer is the traditional drink of this day, with over 5.5 million pints being consumed around the world...in honor of St. Patrick...a request he had made before his death..."to remember him by a toast".
36 million U.S. residents claim Irish descent, which is 9 times greater than the entire population of Ireland now ( a "wee-bit" over 4 million). 9 people who signed the U.S. Declaration of Independence were Irish, and 19 U.S. Presidents claim Irish heritage(including George Washington).
Actually, getting back to Guinness beer for a moment, there is some medical data that claims Guinness beer is an aid to reducing the chances of blood clots and heart attacks as well...if drank in moderation of course!
The traditional green color of St Patrick's Day has been through a "change of colors" you might say. The knights of the Order of St. Patrick actually wore what was called the "St. Patrick's Blue" on this day.
Most likely the color was changed to green in the 18th century by the supporters of Irish Independence...because green was their official color of identity. The green color is also said to be used to usher in the "Sign of Spring".
The Shamrock, the 3 leaved variety was said to be used by St. Patrick to explain the meaning of the Trinity: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost to Irish of more pagan origin dating back to the Druids.
The chances of finding a 4 leaf clover: about 1 in 10,000.
According to the Guinness book of records for the most numbered shamrock leaves ever discovered... had 14 leaves!
The shamrock is the national flower of Ireland.
One more thing about the color of green. It has long been considered an unlucky color in Ireland. It is said this happens to be the favorite color of the fairies and they have been known to steal people...particularly children who adorn themselves in too much green.
Although St. Patrick is given credit to banishing the snakes out of Ireland, Ireland really didn't have too much of a snake problem...simply because of their geographical setting.
Most likely the "Banishment of Snakes" was a metaphor to the pagan religions that "infested" Ireland.
St. Patrick's Day in Ireland customary meal is a type of bacon(kind of like a ham) and not necessarily corned beef, although corned beef is a traditional Irish dish.
It is recorded Irish immigrants on New York city's lower east side substituted the "ham type dish" with corned beef, a cost saver which they purchased from their Jewish neighbors.
A couple other notes: the first parade for St. Patrick's Day is recorded on March 17th, 1762 with soldiers who fought for England walking in the parade. Boston is said to begin a St. Patrick's Day parade even earlier dating back to 1737.
The first parade in Ireland is written to have been in Dublin in 1931.
24% of the residents of the state of Massachusetts claim Irish ancestry, and 12% of the United States claim they have Irish origins.
"Lucky charms", the famous cereal we now all eat was dedicated to the Irish populous in 1963, with "Lucky the Leprechaun" as the mascot.
The Chicago River in.....yes Chicago, runs green on March 17th each year.This started in 1962 when the Pipe fitters Union poured 100# of vegetable dye to cause the river to turn green. Today, 40# is dumped in and allows the river to be a green color for several hours.
And, last but not least, an Irish joke to hopefully "brighten" your day:
"Mary Clancy goes up to Father O'Grady, after the Sunday morning service...and she was in "dire tears", and Father O'Grady says: " So, tell me what is bothering you, Mary my dear?"
Mary responds: " Oh Father, it is terrible news I have today....for me husband passed away last evening."
Father O'Grady replies:" Oh, Mary, it tis a terrible thing it is, now tell me, was there any last requests he might have had on his last breath before he passed?"
Mary then replies: "Ah, that he did Father."
Father O'Grady: "And what was it my dear child?"
Mary:"He says to me, "Mary, put down the damn gun!"
Happy Saint Patrick's Day!
The Shamrocks that grow,
And may trouble avoid you,
Wherever you go......"
Happy St. Patty's Day!
"Slainte!" (SLAN-cha) meaning "health" in Irish.
St. Patrick...born Maewyn Succat to the Roman citizens of Calpurius and Conchessa, living at the time of what was most likely Scotland (possibly Wales or England...not Ireland).
His birth was probably around 385 A.D. and he passed on March 17th, 464 A.D. at the age of 79.
Around the age of 16 "St. Patrick" was enslaved by Irish raiders, where he was taken to Ireland and lived in captivity for 6 years. He then escaped, made his way to Gaul (France), and eventually to England.
St Patrick received missionary training for about 14 years, having said to receive a vision to return to Ireland as a missionary of the Christian Gospel.
It wasn't an easy missionary work for St Patrick, in fact, he was beaten by thugs, harassed by the Irish Royalty, and criticized by British supervision. After his death in 464 A.D., he was pretty much largely forgotten....but....His Legend grew...and now lives in the hearts of those that celebrate "this fine day!"
The Roman Catholic church, along with the Anglican Church and the Lutheran church all recognize St. Patrick's Day as an official saint of the Christian church. It is the most widely celebrated day of all the "saint days" in modern times.
Guinness Irish beer is the traditional drink of this day, with over 5.5 million pints being consumed around the world...in honor of St. Patrick...a request he had made before his death..."to remember him by a toast".
36 million U.S. residents claim Irish descent, which is 9 times greater than the entire population of Ireland now ( a "wee-bit" over 4 million). 9 people who signed the U.S. Declaration of Independence were Irish, and 19 U.S. Presidents claim Irish heritage(including George Washington).
Actually, getting back to Guinness beer for a moment, there is some medical data that claims Guinness beer is an aid to reducing the chances of blood clots and heart attacks as well...if drank in moderation of course!
The traditional green color of St Patrick's Day has been through a "change of colors" you might say. The knights of the Order of St. Patrick actually wore what was called the "St. Patrick's Blue" on this day.
Most likely the color was changed to green in the 18th century by the supporters of Irish Independence...because green was their official color of identity. The green color is also said to be used to usher in the "Sign of Spring".
The Shamrock, the 3 leaved variety was said to be used by St. Patrick to explain the meaning of the Trinity: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost to Irish of more pagan origin dating back to the Druids.
The chances of finding a 4 leaf clover: about 1 in 10,000.
According to the Guinness book of records for the most numbered shamrock leaves ever discovered... had 14 leaves!
The shamrock is the national flower of Ireland.
One more thing about the color of green. It has long been considered an unlucky color in Ireland. It is said this happens to be the favorite color of the fairies and they have been known to steal people...particularly children who adorn themselves in too much green.
Although St. Patrick is given credit to banishing the snakes out of Ireland, Ireland really didn't have too much of a snake problem...simply because of their geographical setting.
Most likely the "Banishment of Snakes" was a metaphor to the pagan religions that "infested" Ireland.
St. Patrick's Day in Ireland customary meal is a type of bacon(kind of like a ham) and not necessarily corned beef, although corned beef is a traditional Irish dish.
It is recorded Irish immigrants on New York city's lower east side substituted the "ham type dish" with corned beef, a cost saver which they purchased from their Jewish neighbors.
A couple other notes: the first parade for St. Patrick's Day is recorded on March 17th, 1762 with soldiers who fought for England walking in the parade. Boston is said to begin a St. Patrick's Day parade even earlier dating back to 1737.
The first parade in Ireland is written to have been in Dublin in 1931.
24% of the residents of the state of Massachusetts claim Irish ancestry, and 12% of the United States claim they have Irish origins.
"Lucky charms", the famous cereal we now all eat was dedicated to the Irish populous in 1963, with "Lucky the Leprechaun" as the mascot.
The Chicago River in.....yes Chicago, runs green on March 17th each year.This started in 1962 when the Pipe fitters Union poured 100# of vegetable dye to cause the river to turn green. Today, 40# is dumped in and allows the river to be a green color for several hours.
And, last but not least, an Irish joke to hopefully "brighten" your day:
"Mary Clancy goes up to Father O'Grady, after the Sunday morning service...and she was in "dire tears", and Father O'Grady says: " So, tell me what is bothering you, Mary my dear?"
Mary responds: " Oh Father, it is terrible news I have today....for me husband passed away last evening."
Father O'Grady replies:" Oh, Mary, it tis a terrible thing it is, now tell me, was there any last requests he might have had on his last breath before he passed?"
Mary then replies: "Ah, that he did Father."
Father O'Grady: "And what was it my dear child?"
Mary:"He says to me, "Mary, put down the damn gun!"
Happy Saint Patrick's Day!
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