When St. Patrick's Day 2016. As celebrated in Ireland and other countries - customs
Tradition of the celebration of St. Patrick's Daywas born in distant times. Thus, the Irish immortalized the memory of a Christian missionary named Patrick, who lived about 2 thousand years ago in what was then Britain. In his early youth, the young man was taken prisoner, and then sold into slavery. For six long years he served as a shepherd in the leader of the Irish tribe, Milcho, and no longer hoped for any changes in his fate. However, God heard his prayers and allowed him to escape from captivity. The young man managed to reach the tranquil lands of Gaul, where he began a new life and became a truly believing person.
Years passed and the former slave returned toIreland, but already as a Christian missionary. For many years he carried God's word to local people and performed miracles. According to ancient legends, he managed to save the country from the invasion of poisonous snakes.
When is St. Patrick's Day?
Feast of the patron saint of Ireland - SaintPatrick 2016 - will be noted, as usual, in the early spring, namely on March 17. In many countries around the world, costume parades will be held on the occasion of the celebration, and the river crossing the city of Chicago will become emerald green for one day.
How St. Patrick's Day 2016 is held in Ireland
Irish zealously adhere to the old customs,always very magnificently celebrate the patron saint of the country and diligently disseminate this good tradition throughout the world. Thanks to their zeal, the trefoil twigs, juicy green clothes, beer and cunning leprechauns have become a recognizable holiday set and a kind of symbol of Ireland. Although, if you believe the ancient chronicles, only the shamrock really had a direct relationship to St. Patrick. With his help, the Christian missionary explained to the believers the existence of the divine Trinity. But to dress in green clothes and hats became much later, only after the XVII century, as, indeed, and drink that day a lot of beer.
Leprechauns made a holiday attributemodern companies that produce gift cards. They needed a character character capable of becoming the "face" of the celebration, and, after a lot of trial and error, it was decided to dwell on the cunning and sly witchly character of Irish folklore.
How to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day 2016 in the World
When St. Patrick's Day 2016 beginsthe parade procession, the planet in the full sense of the word will turn green. Emerald shade will highlight the pyramids in Giza and the statue of Christ in Rio de Janeiro, the Sydney Opera House, the TV tower in Berlin, the Leaning Tower of Pisa and many other equally significant architectural monuments and structures.
In bars and pubs of major cities will be heldentertainment events in honor of St. Patrick's Day and millions of people will raise mugs of beer in memory of the miracle worker who brought the word of God to the land of Ireland.
