"Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland and regarded as one of the most successful Christian missionaries in history. He was a Roman citizen of Britain, who was captured by pirates at the age of sixteen and sold into slavery in Ireland. He escaped back to Britain, became ordained as a bishop, and returned to the land of his captivity as a missionary."
Saint Patrick used the shamrock as a metaphor for the Holy Trinity
The legend of the leprechauns states that these fairies hail from Ireland, where they make shoes and wreak havoc on unsuspecting humans
90% of Americans celebrate St. Patrick's Day. In fact, the Chicago River is dyed green on this day.
Origin story: "When a couple of poor farmers pulled their very last carrot out of their garden, they found a leprechaun dangling from the roots. Being captured, the leprechaun promised one wish in exchange for his freedom."
Works Cited
Rothans, John. “Pot of Gold at the End of the Rainbow - Origin.” U.S. Money Reserve, 16 Mar. 2020, www.usmoneyreserve.com/blog/pot-of-gold-at-end-of-rainbow-origin/.
“Saint Patrick.” World History Encyclopedia, www.worldhistory.org/Saint_Patrick/#:~:text=Saint%20Patrick%20%285th%20century%20CE%29%20is%20the%20patron.
Staff, Editorial. “30 Amazing Facts about St. Patrick’s Day.” The Fact File, 11 Jan. 2018, thefactfile.org/st-patricks-day-facts/.
“Where Did the Leprechaun Originate From?” Faq.repair-Diy.com, 6 Feb. 2022, faq.repair-diy.com/en/Q&A/page=cd9eca1ccfdd1fe76f1cfcfdc197e164
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