Go Green On St. Patrick’s Day In Ireland
One thing you might notice on St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland is the number of drinks being served, and consequently the number of drunken people there are around. That’s not all the celebration is about, however. For Catholic people, the celebration is in honor of St. Patrick, their patron saint. Irish people everywhere around the world celebrate the saint’s feast day on March 17th each year, whether they are Catholic or not.
The fact is, getting drunk is part of the festivities for St. Patrick’s Day, and Irish people just seem to have a natural tolerance for alcohol. But you can enjoy all the other festivities without getting drunk, if you wish. For example there are plenty of television shows including documentaries, or you can cook traditional Irish fare, or attend a public gathering. There are lots of street parties to enjoy, too. The Irish have a unique spirit, and their own way of marking the feast day of their saint.
It is traditional to wear a green shirt when attending these celebrations. If not a green shirt, then wear something else green. People frequently dye bodies of water green, in fact everything seems to be green on this day. There are even school which request the wearing of green clothes for the day. There are always parades, which include all kinds of street performers, floats and musicians.
St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland is always a time when people flock to visit that country, as well as other spots around the world which celebrate the occasion. People are drawn to these festivities. It’s hard to avoid the Irish drinks, however, which are even found served in Christian surroundings.
Food, drink, and street entertainment abound on St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland, in fact it’s never a dull moment if you are there at this time of year. Parades average around two kilometers in length, and people forget the origins and true reason for this celebration. For some, it’s just a reason to drink too much, or to act in a silly manner. It is a good idea to bear in mind St. Patrick, and the important contribution he made to Christianity and to Ireland. Even though the majority of people in his country were pagan, he turned them around and showed them Christianity.
Young people and old, all enjoy St. Patrick’s Day. It isn’t just about dying the water green and wearing green clothes. There are lots of fun things to do with your family and friends. You don’t have to be in Ireland, either, because you can celebrate this special occasion no matter where you are. It is celebrated in England, Germany, the US, everywhere, just as the Irish do.
Soon it will be St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland, so get ready with your green clothes. If you have someone you rather like, then you can ask for a kiss on St. Patrick’s Day. But be careful to remember the meaning behind the festivities, and share this with your family. Help them to understand the history and St. Patrick’s contribution to the traditions of this country.
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