St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated on Friday 17th March.
St, Patrick, patron saint of Ireland was 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 CE 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.
St. Patrick was a real person, but some of the traditions associated with him and the holiday are actually myths. For instance, you’ll often see the four-leaf clover, or shamrock, as part of his teachings. Even though it’s possible for a shamrock to grow a four-leaf clover is just considered a symbol of good luck.
The fact that Ireland is an island-as well as green with leafy trees and grassy hills-means that the nation is sometimes called the emerald Isle. But the colour that people originally associate with St. Patrick was blue (some ancient Irish flags even in sport this colour.)
Green was finally introduced to St. Patricks Day festivities in the 18th century, When the shamrock (which is, of course green) become a national symbol.
Ireland come to celebrate his day with religious services and feasts.
The Irish have observed this day as a religious holiday for over 1,000 years. On St. Patricks Day, which falls during the Christian season of Lent, Irish families would traditionally attend church in the morning and celebrate in the afternoon. Lenten prohibitions against the consumption of meat were waived and people would dance, drink and feast on traditional meal of Irish bacon and cabbage. Another tradition includes many Irish-American people in the United States eating corned beef and cabbage on St. Patrick’s Day.
There are many events in and around Preston, so if you’re looking for a tipple on St. Patrick’s Day look no further. We have put some suggestions down below. Whatever your plans may be, be safe and enjoy the celebrations from all the Letpads team!!
Shenanigans in Blackpool fun Irish pub located on the prom. We are sure this will be the place to be.
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Queens hotel in Lytham will be holding a St. Patricks bingo night
Detroit in Preston are holding a night on Thursday 16th March – Freak of the Week – drinks will be 99p