May the Irish hills caress you;
May her lakes and rivers bless you;
May the luck of the Irish enfold you;
May the blessings of St Patrick behold you.
St. Patrick's Day is celebrated every year on March 17th and marks the death of St Patrick in 460 AD.
A day when people sing, dance, drink “green” beer and take part in fun activities, individuals celebrate St Patrick by having a very good time.
But what do we know about St Patrick?
St Patrick was born to wealthy parents and at the age of 16 was kidnapped by a band of pirates and sold into slavery in Ireland.
St Patrick was a slave for 6 years until he eventually escaped – he then studied in a monastery in Gaul for 12 years – this was when he knew he had to try and convert all the pagans in Ireland into Christianity. During this time the Celtic Druids tried to arrest him several times but he always managed to escape.
After 30 years of being a missionary he finally settled in County Down. St Patrick died on 17th March, AD 461.
Shamrocks, Leprechauns and Blarney Stone are associated with St Patricks Day and pictures of them are hung everywhere. Did you know that if you catch a real leprechaun he will reveal where he hides his pot of gold?
Legend has it that St Patrick could raise people from the dead - do you think this is true?
Wearing green is a tradition on St Patricks day and children in Ireland have a tradition of pinching their friends who don’t wear green on this special day
We’re keen to know how you will be celebrating St Patrick's Day in Lichfield!!! Let us know!
