Only Wear Green on St. Patrick’s Day

See any green today? You must have; its St. Patrick’s Day! Although the historical and religious significance of March 17th is when Christianity arrived in Ireland; It is undeniably celebrated far and beyond. St. Patrick’s Day could be a public holiday in Canada, the United States, Argentina, Australia and New Zealand! From parades full of shamrocks and leprechauns to painting rivers green… yes that does happen! But why green?? Simply because the colour green has been associated with Ireland ins the late 1600’s. Did you know when the Irish were rebelling against British Rule; if wearing green; they’d be persecuted! So more of a reason to wear green in pride now that that war is over!

Where are you this St. Patrick’s day?? Wanna know how its celebrated in different places? Read on and make a trip next year to see how different it really can be!

Considering it’s St. Patrick’s Day we may as well start with Ireland! In Ireland is a national day, St. Patrick’s Feast Day and of course there is a parade! By the 90’s; this holiday was a way for Ireland to showcase its culture and heritage and officiated a St. Patrick’s festival and this drew in 1 million people in 2009! More of a reason to check it out!

One of the longest running and largest St. Patrick’s Day parades happen right here in Canada in Montreal! Did you know that the city’s flag itself has a shamrock on it?? Who knew? I didn’t!

Fun Fact: Did you know that the Toronto Maple Leafs hockey team was known as the Toronto St. Patricks from 1919 to 1927! They even wore green!!!! Speaking of Toronto; considering its evident that there is Irish culture here in the multicultural city; its safe to say the parade is nothing short of colourful!

Did you know in Britain; horse racing is associated with St. Patrick’s day and draws in numerous Irish people! Who knew horses had anything to do with Leprechauns!

I had the opportunity of seeing St. Patrick’s celebrations in Chicago! Although it isn’t an American public holiday; its still a spectacle nonetheless! With parades all along downtown and colouring the river green in the middle of downtown; it brings in thousands of people!

Although it is indeed an Irish holiday; its safe to say its an international one too! From one end of the world to another; St. Patrick hasn’t been forgotten from shamrocks, to everything green to just enjoying a pint of green beer! Cheers! Any thoughts on where you’d like to see how St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated!