2006-06-28 10:09:53 · 10 answers · asked by dogfishperson 3 in News & Events ➔ Other - News & Events
That's just the way it is.
2006-06-28 10:15:03 · answer #1 · answered by korngoddess1027 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
March 17th is the Feast Day of St. Patrick. It often falls during Lent because Lent is 40 days long (starting in February and going through March/April).
St. Patrick died on March 17th, probably at some time in latter half of the fifth century. That is why his feast day falls on the 17th.
2006-06-28 10:46:47 · answer #2 · answered by Malika 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Saint Patrick's Day is the same date every year, March 17th, whereas Lent is based on Easter and Easter on the moon. So if it does always fall in the middle of Lent, it's probably a coincidence.
2006-06-28 11:16:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because March 17th always falls in the middle of Lent.
2006-06-28 10:14:05 · answer #4 · answered by Chainsawmom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
St Patrick was religious?
2006-06-28 10:16:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why complain? In support of St. Patrick, you get a break. Don't look a gift horse in the mouth.
2006-06-28 10:15:03 · answer #6 · answered by julz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe the U.S. was founded on Judeo-Christian beliefs and that is why you will find that many of your holidays are either unfounded to be on calendars or another holiday conflicts with it.
2006-06-28 10:20:52 · answer #7 · answered by Ilovechristjesustheking 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cause they Irish are too mean to buy one.
2006-07-03 08:41:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
becauce all the irish are thinging of is corn beef and cabbage.
2006-06-28 10:15:28 · answer #9 · answered by joboterri@verizon.net 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because irish people dont care cause they are not catholic.
2006-06-28 10:17:56 · answer #10 · answered by dido45dido 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋