The History of Saint Patrick's Day
When you talk about Saint Patty’s Day, most people think about Green attire, parades and shamrocks – but what is the history behind this holiday? We’re glad you asked – because we were wondering the very same thing!! Here’s a little history on Saint Patrick and the reason we celebrate the upcoming holiday.
St. Patrick’s day, also known as the Feast of Saint is celebrated on March 17th and is named after Saint Patrick. Although he is the most commonly recognized of the saints of Ireland – there is very little information about Saint Patrick’s life. He was born in Roman Britain to a wealthy Romano-British family with ties to the Christian church through his father and grandfather. It is also known that he was kidnapped by Irish raiders and enslaved at age 16. During his captivity, he had a dream that God told him to flee to the coast, board a ship and return to Britain. Once he arrived, he joined the Church of Auxerre and became a priest.
Saint Patrick was called back to Ireland by a bishop to spread the Christian beliefs throughout the Irish communities. According to Irish folklore, the shamrock was used by Saint Patrick to explain the Trinity to the Irish People. For nearly 30 years, Saint Patrick served his religion throughout Ireland and died on March 17, 461.
Saint Patrick's Day was made an official feast day in the early seventeenth century, however, the Christian community observes the day as the arrival of Christianity in Ireland. Over time, the holiday has become much more secular and with the focus of celebrating the Irish Culture with parades, festivals, green attire and shamrocks. Many Christians observe church services that day and the Lenten restrictions on eating and drinking alcohol are lifted in observance of the day.
We hope this little history lesson will enlighten you on the reason behind the celebration. Be sure to head out to the great 29th Annual St Patrick's Day Parade on the Bagnell Dam Strip in Lake Ozark. The parade will take place on March 16th, 1pm. For more information visit www.lakestpatsparade.com or call 573-348-1599.
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St. Patrick’s day, also known as the Feast of Saint is celebrated on March 17th and is named after Saint Patrick. Although he is the most commonly recognized of the saints of Ireland – there is very little information about Saint Patrick’s life. He was born in Roman Britain to a wealthy Romano-British family with ties to the Christian church through his father and grandfather. It is also known that he was kidnapped by Irish raiders and enslaved at age 16. During his captivity, he had a dream that God told him to flee to the coast, board a ship and return to Britain. Once he arrived, he joined the Church of Auxerre and became a priest. Saint Patrick was called back to Ireland by a bishop to spread the Christian beliefs throughout the Irish communities. According to Irish folklore, the shamrock was used by Saint Patrick to explain the Trinity to the Irish People. For nearly 30 years, Saint Patrick served his religion throughout Ireland and died on March 17, 461.
Saint Patrick's Day was made an official feast day in the early seventeenth century, however, the Christian community observes the day as the arrival of Christianity in Ireland. Over time, the holiday has become much more secular and with the focus of celebrating the Irish Culture with parades, festivals, green attire and shamrocks. Many Christians observe church services that day and the Lenten restrictions on eating and drinking alcohol are lifted in observance of the day.
We hope this little history lesson will enlighten you on the reason behind the celebration. Be sure to head out to the great 29th Annual St Patrick's Day Parade on the Bagnell Dam Strip in Lake Ozark. The parade will take place on March 16th, 1pm. For more information visit www.lakestpatsparade.com or call 573-348-1599.
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