St Patrick s Dayth the 17 of March

St. Patrick’s Dayth the 17 of March

Saint Patrick's Day -is an yearly holiday celebrated on 17 march. it is named after saint patrick ( 387– 461), the most commonly recognized patron saint of ireland. it began as a purely christian holiday and became an official feast day in the early 1600 -s. it is a public holiday. people selebrate it in great britain, canada, the united states, argentina, australia, new zealand. in this

St. Patrick. The person who was to become St. Patrick, the patron (покровитель) saint of Ireland, was born in Wales about AD 387. He took name Maewyn [‘meiwin]. When he was 16, he was sold into slavery (рабство) to Ireland where he was a shepherd (пастух) for 6 years. While in captivity(в плену) he studied and turned to religion. He escaped (бежал) slavery and later returned to Ireland as a missionary (проповедник).

• Six years later, according to legend, the young man heard a voice which he believed belonged to God: "Soon you'll come back home. " And then a voice said: "Look, your ship is waiting. " The young shepherd escaped and reached the coast, he urged sailors to take him on board, insisting that his family will pay the costs, but the captain refused. Then Patrick, once again began to pray, and the captain suddenly changed his mind and took the passenger. Once home, Patrick, in spite of the joy of family, regained his son decided to become the spiritual path. He met with French bishops Germanus, which has strengthened him in this endeavor. And later returned to Ireland as a missionary. • In Ireland, he is revered as a saint, brought to Ireland the Christian faith.

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SHAMROCK! Аs a missionary, he determined to convert Ireland to Christianity.

According to legend, Saint Patrick used the shamrock, a three-leaved plant, to explain the Holy Trinity to the pre-Christian Irish people.

• And in Ireland there is a tradition attached to a piece of clothing shamrock symbolizing the cross, the color of Catholicism, the character color is very "emerald country. " There is also a hymn, which tells that St. Patrick using the shamrock broke a pagan ritual that occurred in the village of Tara, the royal capital of Ireland at the time. They say that as a druid Lockroy began to insult the saint, and with it the entire Christian faith in the most indecent expressions. Naturally, the devout Christian could not endure such blasphemy and prayed to the Lord with a request to punish the heathen. Suddenly Lockroy was raised in the air, then fell to the ground, smashed her head against a stone.

• One day during Lent St. Patrick fasted forty days and nights on a mountaintop. God is afraid that he might die and leave unfinished his life purpose, and therefore asked him to stop the post. After that, the mountain became known as Croagh Patrick. It was on this mountain of St. Patrick did one of his miracles - commanded the snakes from all over the Irish lands to gather at his feet, and then drive them out. Thanks to the mission of the saint, Ireland became the "Island of Saints. "

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Leprecons are the heroes of the mythology that look at us from each present card in this day. They have fun and a pot with golden coins and live under the rainbow. They are very artful, because everyone wants to catch them to get their golden coins.

If I Were a Leprechaun If I were a leprechaun from Ireland, I would dance all day. I would play tricks on people, Then hide and run away. If I were a leprechaun from Ireland, I would just run around. To hide gold at the end of a rainbow, In pots that will never be found. Yes, if I were a leprechaun from Ireland, I'd shout happily, That I live in the fields here in Ireland, But no one will ever catch me!

Say very quick!: Betty Botter bought some butter. "But, " she said, "the butter's bitter. If I put it in my batter, it will make my batter bitter. But a bit of better butter-- that would make my batter better. "

Today, Irish and non-Irish celebrate Saint Patrick's Day. Traditionally, those who are caught not wearing green are pinched affectionately. Even rivers are green this day! The Chicago River in Chicago

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Parade music

Irish beer, whisky, Irish sausages, pies, potato, goulash and soda bread are very popular this day.

- In the evening they told tales and scary stories. - Before going home they drank the last glass with shamrock from hats and shirts. After it they took out shamrock and threw it behind the left shoulder. This tradition is– - drowning shamrock“-(утопить трилистник“).

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!