14 March 2013

Saint Patrick's Day, 17 March

Saint Patrick's Day is a cultural and religious holiday celebrated on 17 March.
Saint Patrick's Day is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland. It is also celebrated by the Irish around the world, especially in Britain, the United States, Canada,  Australia and New Zealand and Argentina.
Saint Patrick is the most  recognised of the patron saints of Ireland. The day  involves public parades and festivals.

Irish Blessings

"May your thoughts be as glad as shamrocks,
May your heart be as light as song,
May each day bring you bright, happy hours,
That stay with you all the year long."
According to legend, St. Patrick used the 3-leaved shamrorock to explain theHoly Trinity to the Irish people.
irish blessing photo:  irish_blessing_ravyn-1.jpg