So.... why do we honor him? What did he mean to the americans?
2007-03-19 04:08:41 · 11 answers · asked by Emma T 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ St. Patrick's Day
Patron saint of Ireland, supposedly drove all the snakes out of Ireland. He's celebrated in the US because many Irish immigrated here, bringing their traditions and beliefs with them. Check the link for his full story.
2007-03-19 04:19:02 · answer #1 · answered by Uther Aurelianus 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Saint Patrick was a Roman living in Britain and was taken as a slave in Ireland. He escaped and returned to his home in Britain but found that he no longer identified with his family and friends. He decided to return to Ireland and is generally credited with uniting all of the tribal warlords in Ireland. He did this all in the name of Christ.
He is also credited with driving all of the snakes from Ireland.
Thoma Carlyle wrote a book called "How the Irish Saved Civilization". The book has some great insights into the life of Saint Patrick.
2007-03-19 04:20:47 · answer #2 · answered by Ernie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is known that St. Patrick was born in Britain to wealthy parents near the end of the fourth century. At the age of sixteen, Patrick was taken prisoner by a group of Irish raiders who were attacking his family's estate. They transported him to Ireland where he spent six years in captivity. During this time, he worked as a shepherd, outdoors and away from people. Lonely and afraid, he turned to his religion for solace, becoming a devout Christian.
2007-03-20 07:30:41 · answer #3 · answered by Tenn Gal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
St. Patrick's day is celebrated because as the legend goes he banished all the snakes from Ireland. Now this a metaphor for him coming in as a representative of the church and converting all the non-believers and spreading religion. We celebrate him for his bravery in the face of "evil".
2007-03-19 04:17:48 · answer #4 · answered by brideofsatan_1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I celebrate St Patrick's day because of my Irish heritage.It has always been big in my family and my husbands family.
All about St. Patricks Day!
2007-03-20 03:47:27 · answer #5 · answered by lisababyg ♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The snakes he is said to have driven out of Ireland were actually druids for whom the serpent was a symbol of life and eternity but was for christians a symbol of evil and original sin.
2007-03-19 04:36:44 · answer #6 · answered by David 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because he gathered all the snakes in Ireland up and put them on a plane with Samuel L. Jackson.
2007-03-21 13:38:13 · answer #7 · answered by Leona 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He supposedly banished all of the snakes from Ireland, which would explain why there aren't any. Also, we celebrate him, to, in essence, celebrate Irish heritage.
2007-03-19 11:46:00 · answer #8 · answered by spaldingpunk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really is more of an Irish thing to be honest. I mean the guy is their patron saint.
2007-03-19 04:19:02 · answer #9 · answered by Kenneth W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bring christianity to the Irish
2007-03-19 04:16:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋