Why Do We Celebrate St. Patrick's Day? | National Geographic

St. Patrick's Day has been celebrated for centuries. But what are the holiday's origins, and who exactly was St. Patrick? Learn about the patron saint of Ireland, why St. Patrick's Day is associated with four-leafed clovers, and how the American Revolution contributed to the growth of this once minor religious holiday.

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Why Do We Celebrate St. Patrick's Day? | National Geographic

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[NatGeo]

In the United States, the first St. Patrick's Day celebrations date back before the Revolutionary War. What new facts did you learn about the history of this Irish cultural celebration? ☘️

[jakethomson]

Driving snakes from Ireland = driving pagans from Ireland.

[jimmycarrollgodblesspoland]

I wish we Irish could celebrate St Patrick’s day like we used to .like going to holy mass and thanking God for giving us St Patrick

[davidmartin]

For those who are still unsure why us Irish celebrate St Patrick’s Day think of it as a day celebrating Irish culture and who we are as a people (not all about leprechauns and green beer)
Originally started off religious but now more about Irish traditions, music and culture. 70 million diaspora worldwide having a chance to re connect to their Irish heritage. 
It’s our own version of 4th of July, Canada Day, St George’s Day (England) St David’s Day (Wales), Waitangi Day (New Zealand) etc.
from a Dubliner

[rogerdodger]

I'm Italian, but I love Ireland and the Irish people. I have my green shirt and socks ready for st. Patties day.

[cc]

Happy Saint Patrick's day from Lebanon❤

[finncollins]

Love to my catholic Irish brothers and sisters from a catholic sri lankan.
🇨🇮❤🇱🇰.

[mr.flibblessumeriantransla]

What's with all the mean-spirited/hyper-critical comments in the comment section? Can't we just enjoy Irish culture for a day over a nice stout without having to be bombarded by cynical killjoys?

[wmarclocher]

My birthday is exactly 280 days from St. Patrick's day which also happens to be the human gestation period.

[pamelamays]

Ironically an ad for Lucky Charms cereal appears before this video.🍀💓⭐🌈🌙🐝

[pruehalliwell]

Happy St patrick's day from Ireland 🍀🇮🇪

[davidvelazquez]

For every person that gets pulled over today we all had to take a shot 😂

[rahultripathi]

I don't know much....but I love that green colour and music...So, happy St. Patrick's Day who is celebrating ☘️...:)

[riginal_panda_child]

St. Patrick's Day is what Americans use to see what a normal day in Ireland is like

[johnsyn]

Even tho I'm not irish my fav holiday is st Patrick's day

[Justme-zojy]

he is one of our national saints, brought Christianity to Ireland .

[daphnelu]

I've always wondered what the story behind it was. Thanks.

[VladislavStarikov]

You’d think this would be on the History channel

[neidamaldonadoperez]

Great facts, clear & to the point!

[mraawdio]

anyone here on saint Patrick’s day? 2021