St. Patrick’s Day is the Irish national holiday that began as a ‘solemn religious observance’ to honor St Patrick (389-461 AD), patron saint of Ireland.
It’s a public holiday in Ireland, Montserrat, and Newfoundland & Labrador.
More fast facts:
– It’s been an Irish holiday for 1,500 years.
– It was first celebrated in Canada in 1765 in Québec City QC.
– Since 1965, the Chicago River has been dyed green for the “Chicago St. Patrick’s Parade”, an idea conceived when a plumber was observed using green dye to trace leaks from a building.
– Green is associated with “St. Patrick’s Day” because it’s the color of Spring, Ireland, and the shamrock.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Hot Country 1 “0” 35!
-Ian
