St. Patrick's Day March 17th: Trivia

Ten Things About St. Patrick's Day

1. Year Of Birth 385 AD

2. Died 461 AD

3. Burial place unknown

4. Real Name Maewyn Succat

5. He adopted the name Patrick or Patricius upon becoming a Priest

6. Began associating the shamrock for the Christian Holy Trinity

7. Credited for removing snakes from Ireland

8. Trained as a cleric in France

9. Work history includes sheepherder, preacher, baptiser and bishop

10. St. Patricks's Day was first celebrated in America in 1737

11. 19 American presidents claim Irish heritage

112. Green ale is the preferred drink

Traditional Customs For Celebrating St. Patrick's Day

1. Wear an emblem in honor of the Saint, generally a shamrock

2. Men should make a cross of a twig of wild sallow and pin it to the thatch inside the house or above the door.

3. Wear the "Trifolium repens"-white clover

4. After church go to the pub to drink the "pota Pa/draig"-St. Patricks pot. Many acts of devotion should be followed by an equal number of acts of copious libation

5. Give treats and gifts to friends and children

6. Put shamrock which has been worn on the day into the last glass of drink-then toast to the health of all and pick the wet drowned shamrock out of the glass and toss it over the left shoulder

7. You must begin your spring planting soon after St. Patrick's day-peas are best planted on the 17th

88. Add 4 to 6 drops of green food coloring to a pint of beer to get the traditional green ale look to your lager or ale.

Great Green Things To Wear on St. Patrick's Day/b>

Emerald City Guard Adult   They protect the great and powerful...

Green Glitter Glasses   That which glitters is green!

Irish Afro   Crazy for for this St. Patrick's Day!

Shamrock Stockings (Black)   Fun tights with green shamrocks!

Vile Leprechaun 1/2 Mask Adult   This scary goblin will raise the adrenaline!

General Mills Lucky Charms® Leprechaun Adult   A costume that's Magically Delicious!

Suede Top Hat with Buckle   A wonderful hat for your leprechaun costume.

Mini Leprechaun Hat   Perfect if you have just a little bit of Irish in you!

St. Patty Bowler   A fun, festive hat for St. Patty's day!

Today I'm Irish Ball Cap   Need something green this St. Patrick's Day?

Giant Leprechaun Hat   The ultimate Leprechaun hat!

Green Fishnet Tights   Perfect touch of green for your St. Patrick's Day, Mardi Gras or Christmas outfit!

Oversized Shamrock Mad Hatter   CAUTION!!! Should only be worn by someone intending to have lots o'fun!!

Parade Leprechaun Adult   A great mascot costume! Perfect for parties and parades!

Shamrock Lei   Grab one for everyone this St. Patrick's Day!

Beer Goggles   See the world through beer colored googles!

Green Vest and Tie   Festive and fun for any occasion!

Leprechaun Hat   The perfect hat for St. Patrick's Day!

 

 

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