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Friday, 16 March 2012 15:27

Why We Wear Green On St. Patrick's Day

st patricks day wear greenSt. Patrick's Day is a Christian holiday celebrating the life of Saint Patrick; he is associated with bringing Christianity to Ireland in the 5th century. He famously banished all of snakes from Ireland and taught the concept of the holy trinity to pagans using a shamrock.

Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland and his feast day is March 17. St. Patrick's Day is celebrated in Ireland and amongst the Irish Diaspora; such as those living in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. But why do we wear green on St. Patrick's Day?

The History of "Wearing Green" On St. Patrick's Day:

The color blue and shamrocks have long been used to represent St. Patrick. The 'wearing of the green' meant wearing a shamrock as a sign of your faith, but overtime this phrase, Ireland being the Emerald Isle and the use of Shamrocks has led to green being the color of choice for St. Patrick's Day attire. It is a common sight to see green, blue and orange worn on St. Patrick's Day.

The Color Orange On St. Patrick's Day?

The color orange is connected to the anti-catholic Orange Order and it is problematic to wear orange by itself on Saint Patrick's Day. Sectarian violence between Catholics and Protestants has plagued this day for years. The holiday has become increasingly secular and it is currently used as an opportunity to celebrate Irish culture. Parades, beer, leprechauns, jigs and reels are common aspects of Irish culture celebrated on Saint Patrick's Day.

So this March 17th put on some St. Patrick's Day colors, wear a shamrock, grab a beer, and celebrate Saint Patrick and the Irish.

Looking for a special St. Patrick's day drink? Try out the Irish Car Bomb


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Last modified on Monday, 11 March 2013 14:16
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