2007-03-17 12:38:35 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
That signifies the day that Saint Patrick introduced Christianity to Ireland. The year was 1737. He was also known to have driven all of the snakes out of Ireland. He is their patron saint.
2007-03-17 12:46:30 · answer #1 · answered by deb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once a year St. Patrick comes's to earth and by indulging in the sprites, it will drive the snakes out of Ireland,and then people then and only then can safely hunt for potatoes in the fields. Believe it,or not!
2007-03-17 19:47:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a good excuse to get drunk & wear a snazzy hat &/or 'Kiss me I'm Irish' button.
⥠Clare.
I also wonder bout the importance of Valentine's Day. Who were these Saints anyway?
2007-03-17 19:42:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
St. Patrick brought Christianity into Ireland and a lot of Irish people immigrated to the U.S. so i guess it carried over.
2007-03-17 19:43:25 · answer #4 · answered by Do You Feel 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because today's my uncle's birthday. It really is.
But seriously, something to do with an Irish belief. I don't know.
2007-03-17 19:43:05 · answer #5 · answered by J Booty 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's just an excuse for people to go out and get drunk.
2007-03-17 19:41:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
party
2007-03-17 19:46:04 · answer #7 · answered by amberharris20022000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its not
2007-03-17 19:42:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋