March 17 is the day when all around the world, hundreds of people celebrate St. Patrick`s day. It`s believed that it was he who introduced Ireland with Christianity. Now around the world in honor of this saint noisy parades are organized.
There are a variety of legends about St. Patrick. For example it is told that he with a three-leaf clover`s help explained the concept of the Holy Trinity to people. „Just like three leaves can grow on one stalk, also God can be one in three persons”, - this phrase became a legend. That`s why the three-leaf clovers became as one of the St. Patrick`s days symbols. In Ireland, there is a tradition to pin clover a symbol of the cross, color of Catholicism as well „emerald” state`s color.
Traditionally, parade takes place on St. Patrick`s day. The streets are crowded with smiling people in extravagant costumes and brass orchestras and also the famous bagpipes. On this day the whole world becomes Ireland. Everywhere the Irish national music is played, Irish dances are danced. In this day everything is painted in green color, even beer and bread. On this day people are wearing green clothes, sipping the famous “Guinness” beer, listening to traditional Irish music and of course watch parade in honor of the saint who had an important role in implementation of Christianity in Ireland.
Happy St.Patrick`s day!
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