Green and Gold
Saint Patrick's Day is a global celebration of Irish culture. It is celebrated for St. Patrick, one of Ireland’s patron saints, who ministered Christianity in Ireland during the fifth century. This holiday is celebrated on March 17 because St. Patrick is believed to have died on this day in the small village of Saul. There are many traditions for St. Patrick’s day. Perhaps students can recall traditions from their youth. One of the most famous memories teens, and even adults, all have in common is green eggs and ham. This tradition reminds everyone what St. Patrick’s Day brings luck. Years of growing up and making new memories with different activities is something to cherish. Irish student, senior Katie Hough, still has traditions within her family. Hough is 45 percent Irish, and her great grandmother was born in Ireland. Hough said, “In elementary school, we used to put our shoes in the hallway, and the leprechaun would bring us gifts!” When she was younger, her family attended the St. Patrick’s Day festivities; sometimes she even walked in the parade. To this day, she makes Irish bread with her grandmother to celebrate the holiday. Her traditions have never been broken. The celebration of Irish culture is filled with music, traditional foods, parades, dancing and more. Cardinal Mooney awaits the arrival of the leprechaun and his gold! |
facts about the special day:
- St. Patrick believed a shamrock represented the Holy Trinity.
- Chicago dyes their river green annually to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.
- Blue was originally associated with St. Patrick's Day.
- The Real St. Patrick Was Born in Britain.
- Leprechauns Are Likely Based on Celtic Fairies.
- The First St. Patrick’s Day Parade Was Held in America.