The Story of St. Patricks Day
Saint Patrick's Day (March 17th), is an Irish holiday honoring Saint Patrick, the missionary credited with converting the Irish to Christianity (in the A.D. 400's). In America, Saint Patrick's Day is a time to wear green and party. The first American celebration of Saint Patrick's Day was in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1737.
IRELAND
There's a dear old land of leprechauns And wondrous wishing wells; And no where else on God's green earth, There be such lakes and dells. No wonder that the angels love That shamrock covered shore; It draws my heart home again, And I love it more and more. Have you ever heard the story of How Ireland got its name? Well, I'll tell you so you'll understand From whence old Ireland came. No wonder that I love That dear old land across the sea; For here's the way my dear old father Told the tale to me: "A little bit of heaven fell From out the sky one day; And it nestled on the ocean In a spot so far away." "And when the angels found it It looked so sweet and fair; They said, "Suppose we leave it? For it looks so peaceful there." "So they sprinkled it with stardust Just to make the shamrocks grow; 'Tis the only place you'll find them No matter where you go." "And they dotted it with silver To make the lakes so grand; And when they had it finished, They called it ... "IRELAND!" ~ Author Unknown ~
WHAT IS AN IRISHMAN?
If you should see A grin as wide as Erin's Isle And eyes that dance with fun, A bit o' green that's worn with pride, That says, "I'm Ireland's Son" ... THAT'S AN IRISHMAN! If you should hear The kind of warm and happy laugh That seems to fill a room With all the magic and the charm That makes the shamrocks bloom ... THAT'S AN IRISHMAN! And if you feel A little bit of Irish luck Has chanced to come your way, Then sure 'n YOU'RE AN IRISHMAN ... When it's St. Patrick's Day! ~ Author Unknown ~
IRISH BLESSING
May there always be work for your hands to do. May your purse always hold a coin or two. May the sun always shine on your windowpane. May a rainbow be certain to follow each rain. May the hand of a friend always be near you. May God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you. And until we meet again May God hold you in the palm of His hand. May the love and protection St.Patrick can give Be yours in abundance As long as you live
May you be in heaven a half an hour before the devil knows your gone!
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