2007-03-01 08:12:13 · 4 answers · asked by Brittany H 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ St. Patrick's Day
St. Patrick taught people in Ireland to read, and taught them about Christianity as well. It's his birthday on St. Patrick's day, and they honor him that day.
In the 1800s many Irish people moved to the US and Canada because of lack of food in their country. They brought their stories and customs with them to their new homes. They brought St. Patrick's day too.
2007-03-01 08:31:15 · answer #1 · answered by Sweet n Sour 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-18 03:31:41 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 17th of March, the traditional anniversary of his death, was originally a Catholic religious holiday to honour St. Patrick. Even though Christianity was widespread in Ireland before St. Patrick arrived he is usually credited with introducing it.
The first North American celebration was held in Boston in 1737 by the Irish Charitable Society, and later in Philadelphia and New York by the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick and the Ancient Order of Hibernians. The world's first St. Patrick's Day parade was held on March 17, 1762, in New York City, featuring Irish soldiers serving in the English military.
St. Patrick's Festival is Ireland's official celebration for our national holiday and this year will be celebrated from the 15th - 19th March 2007.
2007-03-02 10:55:09 · answer #3 · answered by alpha 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he also drove the snakes out of Ireland
2007-03-02 03:06:58 · answer #4 · answered by Greeneyed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋