2007-03-18 20:18:33 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
St. Patrick is believed to have driven the snakes from Ireland. Once a pagan himself, St. Patrick is one of Christianity's most widely known figures.
The modern secular holiday is based on the original Christian saint's feast day also thought to be the date of the saint's death. In 1737, Irish immigrants to the United States began observing the holiday publicly in Boston and held the first St. Patrick's Day Parade in New York City in 1766.
Today, the tradition continues with people from all walks and heritages by wearing green, eating Irish food, drinking green beer, and attending parades. St. Patrick's Day is bursting with folklore; from the shamrock to the leprechaun and to pinching those that are not wearing green.
And yes, we are honoring his legacy just by celebrating.
Take care.
2007-03-18 20:31:48 · answer #1 · answered by Mary R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not concerned about any religous legacy but I honour the spirits. Jim Beam and Johnny Walker are the ones I honour the most.
He was in the right place at the right time.
2007-03-19 03:24:04 · answer #2 · answered by clever investor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, he's the patron saint of Ireland, who believe in any excuse to have a drunken celebration. (jk) He was at the wrong place at the wrong time.
2007-03-19 03:23:53 · answer #3 · answered by ~Tina~ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋