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Carla 1789 3910 Seymour	THE BACKGROUND OF ST PADDYS DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!! 3/16/2007 5:11:08 PM
	HELLO FRIENDS, I looked up the meaning of St Patricks Day and found a site about it and alot of information about Ireland.. so here it is!! ABOUT SAINT PATRICK Saint Patrick is believed to have been born in the late fourth century, and is often confused with Palladius, a bishop who was sent by Pope Celestine in 431 to be the first bishop to the Irish believers in Christ. Saint Patrick was the patron saint and national apostle of Ireland who is credited with bringing christianity to Ireland. Most of what is known about him comes from his two works, the Confessio, a spiritual autobiography, and his Epistola, a denunciation of British mistreatment of Irish christians. Saint Patrick described himself as a "most humble-minded man, pouring forth a continuous paean of thanks to his Maker for having chosen him as the instrument whereby multitudes who had worshipped idols and unclean things had become the people of God." Saint Patrick is most known for driving the snakes from Ireland. It is true there are no snakes in Ireland, but there probably never have been - the island was separated from the rest of the continent at the end of the Ice Age. As in many old pagan religions, serpent symbols were common and often worshipped. Driving the snakes from Ireland was probably symbolic of putting an end to that pagan practice. While not the first to bring christianity to Ireland, it is Patrick who is said to have encountered the Druids at Tara and abolished their pagan rites. The story holds that he converted the warrior chiefs and princes, baptizing them and thousands of their subjects in the "Holy Wells" that still bear this name. There are several accounts of Saint Patrick's death. One says that Patrick died at Saul, Downpatrick, Ireland, on March 17, 460 A.D. His jawbone was preserved in a silver shrine and was often requested in times of childbirth, epileptic fits, and as a preservative against the "evil eye." Another account says that St. Patrick ended his days at Glastonbury, England and was buried there. The Chapel of St. Patrick still exists as part of Glastonbury Abbey. Today, many Catholic places of worship all around the world are named after St. Patrick, including cathedrals in New York and Dublin city Why Saint Patrick's Day? Saint Patrick's Day has come to be associated with everything Irish: anything green and gold, shamrocks and luck. Most importantly, to those who celebrate its intended meaning, St. Patrick's Day is a traditional day for spiritual renewal and offering prayers for missionaries worldwide. So, why is it celebrated on March 17th? One theory is that that is the day that St. Patrick died. Since the holiday began in Ireland, it is believed that as the Irish spread out around the world, they took with them their history and celebrations. The biggest observance of all is, of course, in Ireland. With the exception of restaurants and pubs, almost all businesses close on March 17th. Being a religious holiday as well, many Irish attend mass, where March 17th is the traditional day for offering prayers for missionaries worldwide before the serious celebrating begins. In American cities with a large Irish population, St. Patrick's Day is a very big deal. Big cities and small towns alike celebrate with parades, "wearing of the green," music and songs, Irish food and drink, and activities for kids such as crafts, coloring and games. Some communities even go so far as to dye rivers or streams. HAVE A GOOD DAY EVERYONE AND GOD BLESS :) Carla :)
	Glad to make your acquaintance! Carla Carey
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Sharon 1587 6727 Trenton	Re: THE BACKGROUND OF ST PADDYS DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!! 3/16/2007 5:23:25 PM
	WHOooHOooo Carla!! You have done your homework today for all of us..Thank you for the share. I am going to copy!! Peace, Sharon

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Carla 1789 3910 Seymour	Re: THE BACKGROUND OF ST PADDYS DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!! 3/16/2007 5:28:22 PM
	DEAR Sharon, HAPPY ST PATRICKS DAY!! :)
	Glad to make your acquaintance! Carla Carey
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Steven 429 216 Santa ...	Re: THE BACKGROUND OF ST PADDYS DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!! 3/16/2007 5:39:25 PM
	Thanks Carla! Have a good day! Steven Wills
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Mary 998 6209 Ottumwa	Re: THE BACKGROUND OF ST PADDYS DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!! 3/16/2007 6:05:21 PM
	Hello Carla, Thank you for the invitation. Happy St. Patrick's Day! Blessings, Mary
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