Whats the meaning of St.Patricks day? why do we celebrate it?

Question

Besides getting completely ****** up, whats the reason for celebrating it? How do Irish people celebrate it?

Answer 1

St. Patrick is believed to have freed Ireland of the snakes. The snakes represent sin, which basically means he was important in converting the pagan peoples of Ireland into Christians. It is celebrated on March 17th because he died on that day.

Answer 2

St Patrick supposedly brought Christianity to Ireland in the 6th century, and so he's the patron saint of Ireland. That's why his day is celebrated in Ireland. The reason it's celebrated in other countries is because millions of Irish people have emigrated over the years, bringing the tradition of celebrating St Patrick's day with them. However, it is generally accepted by historians that Christianity was actually brought to Ireland by a Roman monk named Palladius, who was sent by the Pope in the 6th century.