Happy St. Paddy’s Day!

Who doesn’t love a celebration?! I am part Irish and have always enjoyed the fun of the St. Patrick’s Day parades and festivities. Looking at some history of this day…Did you know?…

Saint Patrick’s Day, feast day (March 17) of St. Patrick, patron saint of Ireland. Born in Roman Britain in the late 4th century, he was kidnapped at the age of 16 and taken to Ireland as a slave. He escaped but returned about 432 to convert the Irish to Christianity. By the time of his death on March 17, 461, he had established monasteries, churches, and schools. Many legends grew up around him—for example, that he drove the snakes out of Ireland and used the shamrock to explain the Trinity. Ireland came to celebrate his day with religious services and feasts. Saint Patrick’s Day is celebrated on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. (Britannica excerpt)

Though the pandemic will surely affect how the Irish holiday is celebrated, St. Patrick’s Day is historically observed through a number of traditions. These include preparing food like corned beef and cabbage, shepherd’s pie, musical gatherings called “céilí,” (an Irish social gathering usually centered around dancing to traditional Irish music) and decorating with symbols like shamrocks and leprechauns. Did you know, shamrocks symbolize the rebirth of Spring! 

Also, people adorn their homes with clever green-and-gold decorations, and even making leprechaun traps.

Though the festivities have changed over the centuries, St. Patrick’s Day’s traditions still showcase much of what makes Irish culture so unique. I did not know about the leprechaun traps. Pretty interesting and a very cute and fun activity that teaches STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics skills.) Great activity to make with your children or grandchildren.

Another one peculiar bit of St. Patrick’s Day lore involves the pinching of people who don’t have any green garments on.

Per the Independent, this “dubious legend” comes from the idea that only those wearing the holiday’s signature color are invisible to the mischievous fingers of leprechauns, who enjoy pinching and playing pranks.

It’s a good thing to be aware of if you’re going to be out with a crowd on St. Patrick’s Day, but we think it’s probably best to keep your fingers to yourself.

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