Saint Patrick's Day

Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated on March the 17th It is one of the biggest celebrations in the world.

History

Saint Patrick is the patron Saint of Ireland and this is the day he died. Patrick is originally British. He came to Ireland as a slave when he was 16. After six years he escaped to Gaul and later he came back to Britain again. At his home he had the vision that he will preach to the Irish people. So he started to study the holy bible and became a priest.

It is said that he had moved away all the snakes in Ireland just with preaching. He also used a shamrock, a three-leaved plant, to explain the whole Trinity to the Irish people.

Celebrations
Saint Patrick's Day is now celebrated all over the world. People make parades, wear shamrocks and the colour green and they drink alcohol, especially Irish Whiskey and Guinness. This year the fountain in front of the White House was dyed green for celebrations.
These celebrations are just outside of Ireland. The Irish celebrate Saint Patrick's Day in calmness and with praying.