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6 Fun Facts About St. Patrick’s Day
HE DIDN’T BANISH SNAKES Legend has it that St. Patrick banished all of the snakes from Ireland. In fact, even some portraits depict him doing so. However, fossil records show that snakes were never present in Ireland around his lifetime.
Year after year, we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with green shamrocks, leprechauns, pots of gold, and Lucky Charms, but did you know that St. Patrick was actually British? Even more surprising, St. Patrick isn’t even his real name!
Get ready to celebrate the luck of the Irish while expanding your Intellectual Dimension with some fun St. Patrick’s Day trivia.
THE MAN’S BRITISH ROOTS RUN DEEP St. Patrick isn’t Irish — he was born in Britain around the end of the fourth century. Legend has it that at 16 years old, he was kidnapped and sold into slavery by Irish raiders. After six years, he was able to escape back to Britain and returned to Ireland much later as a Christian missionary. Ireland named him the country’s patron saint after he passed away. MARCH 17 ISN’T ST. PATRICK’S BIRTHDAY Many believe that we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on his birthday, but it’s actually the day he died in 461 A.D. THAT’S NOT HIS NAME As mentioned earlier, St. Patrick is not his real name! When he became a bishop, Maewyn Succat changed his name to Patrick.
CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE ORIGINATED IN AMERICA On March 17, everyone loads up on corned beef and cabbage in celebration, but did you know that in Ireland, they ate ham and cabbage, and the corned beef tradition actually began in America? In the 19th century, Irish Americans bought leftover corned beef from ships returning from China. THE FIRST ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE HAPPENED IN AMERICA Many believe that St. Patrick’s Day was first celebrated in Ireland, but in 1737, the first St. Patrick’s Day parades actually took place in Boston and New York City.
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St. Patrick’s Day parade, which includes dyeing the Chicago River emerald green. They’ll start tinting the river around 9 a.m., and the color will fade within six hours, so make sure you get there early! Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade is also one of the biggest in the country. You’ll see floats, Irish step dancers, and much more. NEW ORLEANS, LA Once Mardi Gras concludes, all eyes are on St. Patrick’s Day in New Orleans, Louisiana. The city hosts a parade on March 11, and it’s always quite a spectacle. You’ll see the makings of Irish tradition everywhere, including cabbage, onions, and potatoes, so keep your head on a swivel. You can also head to the Irish Channel neighborhood on March 11 to attend an all-day block party. Plenty of green beer will be available, so come ready to celebrate! NEW LONDON, WI Let’s say you want to do something slightly toned down but still exciting for St. Patrick’s Day. Then, you’ll want to check out New London, Wisconsin, for one of the country's most unique St. Paddy’s Day celebrations. Leprechauns will change
As we inch closer to the beginning of spring, nature is coming back to life. Luckily, you don’t need to wait until April to see an abundance of green again. On March 17, we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, and people across the country will dress in green to honor the occasion. Certain cities in the U.S. go big for St. Patrick’s Day. If you’ve never attended a St. Patrick’s Day parade or celebration, maybe this is the year. It will certainly be an experience worth depositing in your Legacy Bank for future generations! Below you’ll find a few cities with St. Patrick’s Day celebrations worth checking out. CHICAGO, IL Nobody does St. Patrick’s Day quite like Chicago, Illinois. This year, on March 11, Chicago will host its FEELING THE LUCK OF THE IRISH? Check Out America’s Best St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations
the city signs from New London to New Dublin. The city also puts on an Irish funeral parody in its annual downtown parade. If your family has Irish heritage, consider planning a multi-generational trip to one of these festivals. Add discussions on your family history and your Values & Vision Statement to the trip, and you’ve got a memorable Family Retreat with a Purpose!
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