St. Patrick was the patron saint of Ireland. Saint Patrick’s Day is also known as St. Paddy’s Day or Paddy’s Day. It is an annual feast day which He is one of the most widely known figures in the Christianity. St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated with parades, "wearing of the green," music and songs and Irish food and drink.
St Patrick’s Day is a time for Parades, Parties, and a pint of green bear. It is also a time to have a lot of fun and socialize with loved ones. In different cities, as a part of the St. Patrick’s celebration, it is celebrated as the national holiday of Ireland.

St Patrick’s Day is more of a religious holiday. Grand parades, community feasts, charity show mark the St Patrick’s Day celebration in Ireland. The parades, shamrocks, and green beer are provided to tourists. It is the most celebrated events in Ireland and a major tourist attraction. St. Patrick’s Day celebration involves various activities and programs. It is a multi-dimensional celebration. The city of Chicago has a unique tradition of coloring the river water green, with the green vegetable dye. Now it has turned out to be a great attraction.
Amidst celebrations that mark the social and community works like charities, attending mass and promoting culture; the unique theme of the day remains: be an Irish day. It’s a celebration for being Irish and enjoying things Irish. Cook and feast the Irish way. Laugh away all worries with Irish jokes. Dance to the tunes of the Irish bands.

Saint Patrick’s Day Symbols:
Shamrock: Shamrock is the traditional icon of the day. This stems from a more bona fide Irish tale that tells how Patrick used the three-leafed shamrock to explain the Trinity. The shamrock was chosen Ireland’s national emblem. He used shamrocks in his sermons to represent how the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit could all exist as separate elements of the same entity. His followers adopted the custom of wearing a shamrock on his feast day. Today, people celebrate the day with parades, wearing of the green and drinking beer. St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated just a few days before the first day of spring.

Leprechaun: The name leprechaun comes from the old Irish word "luchorpan" which means "little body." A leprechaun is an Irish fairy and it looks like a small, old man about 2 feet tall. He is often dressed like a shoemaker with a crooked hat. Legend has it, that leprechauns stay aloof and unfriendly. They live alone, pass the time making shoes and have a hidden pot of gold.

Green: Wearing the color green on the St. Patrick’s Day is considered an act of paying tribute to Ireland. It is said that it also brings good luck, especially when worn on St. Patrick’s Day.

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