St. Patrick’s Day by Neave Rewa
St. Patrick's Day, which takes place on March seventeenth each year, is right around the corner. It is widely celebrated by people of all backgrounds, including countries around the world like the U.S, Canada, Australia, and even places far from Ireland like Japan, Singapore, and Russia. Although it has not yet been recognized as a federal holiday in the U.S., it is still celebrated by almost 54% of the United States population.
St. Patrick's Day originated from the death of the patron saint of Irelnd, St. Patrick, who died on the day in the year of 461. Originally born in Roman Britain, the saint was kidnapped at 16 and brought to Ireland as a slave. Soon after his kidnapping, he escaped, but returned to Ireland and was credited with establishing Christianity among the Irish people.
The holiday was originally brought to America by Irish immigrants in the mid-early seventeen hundredths, with the first official celebrations in Boston during the year of 1737. In America today, over the years, we have developed our own unique customs and celebrations to fit in with our culture. A few distinct traditions have been developed as a result of this, all revolving around the original irish symbols like the color green, the lucky clover, and the leprechaun. Using these, America has developed yearly celebratory customs like dying and wearing everything green, building leprechaun traps, and more traditional ways like parades, party’s, and eating a hearty
Iirish feast which usually consists of corned beef, cabbage, and soda bread. Some examples of these traditions include every year when they dye the Chicago river green, waking up to green eggs and a green bagel for breakfast, or getting pinched if you didn't wear green.
Some traditions are more valued and important, Julia Lowery, a student at Saugatuck High School gave insight as to what her favorite Saint Patrick's day tradition is. She stated, “My favorite thing about St. Patricks day is definitely the food. I just really enjoy being able to go over to a friend or family member's house and enjoy each other's company over a delicious homemade meal.”
Another student at Saugatuck High School, Maggie Loomis, also shared what first comes to her mind when she thinks about St. Patrick's Day. Maggie stated, “When someone mentions St. Patrick's day, the first thing that I think of was in elementary school, when we would spend almost all day building leprechaun traps; it was just a fun activity to do together with our peers.”
Saint Patricks Day means different things for all people, but for everyone it's a great opportunity to take a moment to spend with family and friends and just have a good time.
St. Patrick's Day originated from the death of the patron saint of Irelnd, St. Patrick, who died on the day in the year of 461. Originally born in Roman Britain, the saint was kidnapped at 16 and brought to Ireland as a slave. Soon after his kidnapping, he escaped, but returned to Ireland and was credited with establishing Christianity among the Irish people.
The holiday was originally brought to America by Irish immigrants in the mid-early seventeen hundredths, with the first official celebrations in Boston during the year of 1737. In America today, over the years, we have developed our own unique customs and celebrations to fit in with our culture. A few distinct traditions have been developed as a result of this, all revolving around the original irish symbols like the color green, the lucky clover, and the leprechaun. Using these, America has developed yearly celebratory customs like dying and wearing everything green, building leprechaun traps, and more traditional ways like parades, party’s, and eating a hearty
Iirish feast which usually consists of corned beef, cabbage, and soda bread. Some examples of these traditions include every year when they dye the Chicago river green, waking up to green eggs and a green bagel for breakfast, or getting pinched if you didn't wear green.
Some traditions are more valued and important, Julia Lowery, a student at Saugatuck High School gave insight as to what her favorite Saint Patrick's day tradition is. She stated, “My favorite thing about St. Patricks day is definitely the food. I just really enjoy being able to go over to a friend or family member's house and enjoy each other's company over a delicious homemade meal.”
Another student at Saugatuck High School, Maggie Loomis, also shared what first comes to her mind when she thinks about St. Patrick's Day. Maggie stated, “When someone mentions St. Patrick's day, the first thing that I think of was in elementary school, when we would spend almost all day building leprechaun traps; it was just a fun activity to do together with our peers.”
Saint Patricks Day means different things for all people, but for everyone it's a great opportunity to take a moment to spend with family and friends and just have a good time.