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Here are 10 things you didn’t know about St Patrick’s Day. 1. St Patrick was not called Patrick His real name was actually Maewyn Succat 2. St Patrick was not Irish He was actually British, having been born to Roman parents in either Scotland or Wales at some point in the late fourth century 3. Green is not the colour of St Patrick 10 Things You Didn't Know About St. Patrick's Day -- Including His Real Name . From drinking rituals to leprechaun lore, 10 tidbits to liven up your holiday. By ABC News. March 17, 2015, 12:46 AM. Click here for the 10 Things You Didn't Know About St. Patrick's Day (Slideshow). Gangs of rowdy revelers 'crawling' from pub to pub, masses of green-clad people marching to bagpipes in city streets, and assortments of green shamrock decorated treats are now some things equated with St. Patrick's Day across the globe. 10 Things You Didn't Know About St. Patrick's Day. We're all a little Irish on St. Patrick's Day. From shamrocks to snakes, Guinness to the Blarney Stone, TIME takes a look at some of the lesser-known facts about the world's favorite Irish holiday Blue was the first colour associated with St. Patrick’s Day, but that started to change in the 17th century. Green is one of the colours in Ireland’s tri-color flag, and it has been used in the flags of several Irish revolutionary groups throughout history. The earliest known festival in honour of St Patrick is said to have taken place in Augustine, Florida, in 1601, while the first parade in his name in Ireland was not until 1903 in Waterford. Today, there are St Patrick’s Day parades and festivals all over the island, from the town of Killarney in County Kerry to Dublin’s famous celebrations. 9. Celebrated on March 17, St. Patrick’s Day is renowned for its greenery, shamrocks, and parades. Although many people link this day with Irish culture, this joyous occasion is far more complex than it first appears. These interesting and unexpected facts about St. Patrick’s Day may surprise you. St. Patrick Wasn’t Irish Despite being Ireland’s patron 17th March is the day the world becomes Irish! Whether you call the special day St. Patrick’s Day, Paddy’s Day or St. Patty’s Day, the celebration all comes down to one man – the Patron Saint of Ireland. Here are 10 things you may not know about the man, the saint and the legend! Saint [] This is one of the few St. Patrick’s Day facts that I did know..! The largest St. Patrick’s Day parade in the world takes place in New York City. The parade attracts a staggering two million+ people every year. 4. Ireland’s first parade. The very first St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland was held in County Waterford in 1903. 5. A national holiday St. Patrick’s Day — find out more than you ever wanted to know about the origins and the celebrations of this March holiday. 10 things you didn’t know about St. Patrick’s Day. Rick 10 fun facts to share with your friends! The most kids know of St. Patrick 's Day is that you must wear green or you'll get a pinch from your friends. Adults see the day as an occasion to The first St. Patrick’s Day parade happened in America, not Ireland. The first parade took place in New York City in 1762. With an increase of Irish immigrants entering the United States, St Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland and the missionary credited with converting Ireland to Christianity. This we all know. Skip along to the shamrocks and the parades and that’s maybe all we know. That’s too bad. Patrick was a fascinating person, so here’s fifteen things worth learning about Patrick and about Saint Patrick’s Day. If caught, they would have to grant three wishes in order to gain their freedom. Leprechauns became the most famous of the Celtic fairies and are thus closely associated with Ireland and St. Patrick’s Day today. 9. The First St. Patrick’s Day Parade was in the United States A modern-day St. Patrick’s Day parade in New York City. Source 3. St. Patrick’s Day Parades Started in the US. The first St. Patrick’s Day parade was actually held in New York in 1762, when Irish soldiers serving in the English military during the Revolutionary war marched through the city to celebrate the religious feast day and their Irish roots. The first parade in Ireland was held in Dublin in 1931. 4. 12 things you didn't know about St. Patrick's Day. Shayanne Gal and Amanda McKelvey. Updated 2018-03-17T12:19:00Z Green wasn't Saint Patrick's color.He was more of a blue guy. As St. Patrick's Day shifted from just being a religious holiday to a day celebrating Ireland's history, colors associated with March 17 turned green. Every holiday has a meal associated to it and while beer may heralded as the main beverage for St.Patrick’s Day, the food is as humble and hearty as well. Corned beef and cabbage is cooked and enjoyed on St. Patrick’s Day. If you’re serving up a St. Patrick’s feast at home, this is the perfect meal to prepare! Facts surrounding St. Patrick's Day might surprise you. Read up before Sunday, March 17, 2019 to know why we celebrate the holiday and how certain traditions came to exist. 6. St Patrick's Day is held on the day he passed away. In the Catholic tradition, the day a saint passes away is considered a holy day to celebrate their ascension into heaven. St. Patrick passed away on March 17 and it continues to be when St. Patrick's Day is held annually.
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