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🍀Saint Patrick's day is a day celebrated by mainly the Irish but since 1737 has been adopted into American holidays. The story behind Saint Patrick is that he was a slave taken to Ireland at the age of 16. After he escaped, he returned to Ireland in 432 to convert the Irish to Christianity and established monasteries, churches, and schools. He eventually died on March 17, (in 461) which people celebrate as St. Patty's day (for short).

While this is not seen as a religious holiday, its intentions come from religious roots. There are legends around Patrick and how he drove out all the snakes in Ireland (could be taken as a metaphor for temptation, sin, or the devil since the Bible depicts them as a snake) and explaining the Holy Trinity through the image of a shamrock or 3-leaf-clover. ☘️

People, mainly Irish, celebrate this holiday by wearing the color green, hunting for 4-leaf-clovers, religious services, feasts with corned beef and cabbage, and even giant parades! Such parades are hosted by New York City and Boston while the Chicago River is dyed green. People can also be found cheering in the pubs with some good green beer (just make sure you are 5 years older than me lol). Make sure you look out for leprechauns too!

Hope you find a rainbow, some gold, and a 4-leaf-clover🍀 and happy Saint Patrick's Day!

[PS if any of you were wondering, I am Irish! My great-grandparents immigrated from Ireland to the United States.] #stpatricksday #weargreen