St Patrick's Day:
St Patrick's Day:
St. Patrick's Day commemorates the passing of the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick. The celebration of Irish culture is the festival now includes parades, special meals, music, dancing, and wearing a lot of green. The holiday honors Saint Patrick, the introduction of Christianity to Ireland, and the Irish people's heritage and culture as a whole. Festivities typically include céilithe, wearing green clothing or shamrocks, and participating in parades and festivals open to the public.
The day originated in Ireland to celebrate their patron saint. Being one of Ireland's patron saints, St. Patrick's Day was first observed in Ireland with religious services and feasts. St. Patrick's Day became a secular celebration of Irish culture when Irish immigrants carried their customs to the United States.
Saint Patrick, who was born in Roman Britain, was kidnapped and brought to Ireland as a slave at 16 years old. He later escaped, but returned to Ireland and was credited with bringing Christianity to the people.
Emigrants, especially those who went to the United States, are mainly responsible for transforming St. Patrick's Day into a largely secular feast of fun and appreciation for all things Irish. On St. Patrick's Day, tens of thousands of Irish Americans get together with their loved ones to enjoy a "traditional" supper of corned beef and cabbage. While corned beef has been connected with St. Patrick's Day since the start of the 20th century, cabbage has been a traditional Irish meal for much longer.
What is St. Patrick famous for?
St. Patrick, according to one, miraculously drove all the snakes of Ireland into the sea. He is said to have used the three leaflets of the shamrock to explain the concept of the Holy Trinity. He reportedly raised as many as 33 people from the dead.
Some traditional things people do on St. Patrick's day:
Eat corned beef and cabbage
Rock shamrocks
Drown the shamrock
Look for leprechauns
Wear green
Facts about St. Patrick Day:
St. Patrick wasn't Irish, he was actually British
St. Patrick day is the day St. Patrick past away, not his birthday
St. Patrick's real name is Maewyn Succat
The first St. Patrick parade happened in America, not Ireland.
When Saint Patrick first brought Christianity to Ireland, the shamrock is said to have served as a metaphor for the Holy Trinity.
St. Patrick actually wore blue not green
Things you can get for St. Patrick Day:
Gold Coins Chocolate
St. Patrick keychains
What is St. Patrick famous for?
St. Patrick, according to one, miraculously drove all the snakes of Ireland into the sea. He is said to have used the three leaflets of the shamrock to explain the concept of the Holy Trinity. He reportedly raised as many as 33 people from the dead.
Saint Patrick's Day
Saint Patrick's Day is an official holiday with origins in Ireland and the story of Saint Patrick. The holiday originally was about the introduction of Christianity in Ireland and Irish Culture, but became a holiday well known for the color green, leprechauns, gold and hanging with friends. It was originally observed by the Catholic Church when the day was about Saint Patrick and his arrival to Ireland and converting the natives into Catholicism. Now, public celebrations have been held with many festivals and parades where people dress up in green. March 17th is the day of Saint Patrick, but the day fell under Lent (which is the 40 days where there were restrictions on certain things such as meat) where only on the 17th of March is when rules such as eating meat was lifted.
Due to the Irish diaspora found in countries such as America, The UK and Australia, the modern celebrations of Saint Patrick was influenced by the Irish. The holiday has been controversial among people, with people saying that the famous leprechaun outfits were based on Irish derogatory, some said the celebrations were getting tacky and commercialized, and some thought that the holiday would be recast for a multi-cultural audience.
The tradition of wearing green comes from Saint Patrick when he told the native pagans about the Holy Trinity only using a Shamrock. As Irish History went on, the color green was associated with Ireland with them using green in their flags when they rebelled against their British rulers in 1919 all the way ending in 1921 and when the Irish proclaimed the "The Irish Free State" they began coloring post boxes in green under the slogan "Green Paint for a Green People". The first state sponsored celebration was held in 1931 in Dublin. There had to be 3 cancelations of the holiday in Ireland because of disease outbreaks such as 2001 Foot and Mouth Outbreak and the Covid-19 Pandemic.
Ramadan
Ramadan
Ramadan is a holy month of fasting, introspection and prayers for Muslims, the followers of Islam. It’s celebrated as the month during which Muhammad received the initial revelations of the Quran, the central religious text of Islam. Ramadan is a time of spiritual reflection, self-improvement, and heightened devotion and worship. Muslims are expected to put more effort into following the teachings of Islam. The fast, also called sawm, begins at dawn and ends at sunset.
In addition to restraining from food, they also restrain themselves from relations, sinful speech and behavior during the Ramadan fasting or month. The act of fasting is said to redirect the heart away from worldly activities, its purpose being to cleanse the soul by freeing it from harmful impurities. Muslims believe that Ramadan teaches them to practice self-discipline, self-control, sacrifice, and empathy for those who are less fortunate, thus encouraging actions of generosity and compulsory charity, called Zakat. The Muslim calendar year is also shorter than the Gregorian calendar year, which means Ramadan begins 10-12 days earlier each year, allowing it to fall in every season throughout a 33 year cycle.
Ramadan
Ramadan is a month where the people of Islam fast, worship, and develop spiritually. Fasting in Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. The ultimate goal is to become closer to God by praying, fasting, going to the mosque and reading the holy book Quran Ramadan. You can't drink water or eat food before the Maghrib Azan. Smoking is not allowed in Ramadan because it breaks your fast. Young kids, elderly people, people who are physically or mentally incapable of fasting, pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, women on their periods and travelers don't and can't fast.
610, the angel Gabriel appeared to Prophet Muhammad and revealed to him the Quran, the Islamic holy book. That revelation, Laylat Al Qadar—or the “Night of Power”—is believed to have occurred during Ramadan. The day after is Eid-Al-FItr. You celebrate "the feast of fast-breaking” where you offer prayers at the mosque. Prayers are offered at the mosque or families and friends slowly gather together throughout the day to enjoy a big feast, at which time with loved ones is spent exchanging gifts and money. In Muslim tradition, Eid al-Fitr was originated by the Prophet Mohammed. According to the traditions, Eid was initiated in the holy city of Medina after the the migration from Mecca. A well-known companion of the Islamic prophet narrated that when Muhammad arrived in Medina, he found people celebrating two specific days in which they entertained themselves with recreation and merriment. At this, Muhammad mentioned that God had fixed two days of festivity: Eid al-Fitr and Eid-Al-Adah.
Holi
Holi
Holi is a Hindu festival tradition in India. Hindu festivals are celebrated to honor love, spring, and life. It is also known as “The Festival Of Color.¨ Every spring, people across India and around the world celebrate the Hindu festival, Holi, by throwing colored water and powders on other people as a joyness celebration. While observing this tradition, there is a full moon day of the Hindu month of Phalguna. Societal rankings such as gender, age, and status are avoided in the spirit of making merry together, and everyone is fair game to be doused with color. Holi’s traditions vary throughout the country and have their roots in Indian mythology. In many places the festival is associated with the legend of Hiranyakashipu, a demon king in ancient India. Hiranyakashipu enlisted the help of his sister, Holika, to kill his son, Prahlada, a devoted worshiper of Vishnu. In an attempt to burn Prahlada, Holika sat with him on a pyre while wearing a cloak that protected her from the fire. But the cloak protected Prahlada instead, and Holika burned. Later that night Vishnu succeeded in killing Hiranyakashipu, and the episode was heralded as a triumph of good over evil. In many places in India, a large pyre is lit on the night before Holi to celebrate this occasion. In other places, the story of Krishna and Radha is central. The story goes that Krishna, a Hindu deity who is considered a manifestation of Vishnu, fell in love with the milkmaid Radha, but he was embarrassed that his skin was dark blue and hers fair. In order to rectify this, he playfully colored her face during a game with her and the other milkmaids. This is thought to be an origin of the colored water and powder throwing. The general merrymaking is also seen as characteristic of Krishna, who is known for his pranks and play.
Holi is a Hindu festival tradition in India. Hindu festivals are celebrated to honor love, spring, and life. It is also known as “The Festival Of Color.¨ Every spring, people across India and around the world celebrate the Hindu festival, Holi, by throwing colored water and powders on other people as a joyness celebration. While observing this tradition, there is a full moon day of the Hindu month of Phalguna. Societal rankings such as gender, age, and status are avoided in the spirit of making merry together, and everyone is fair game to be doused with color. Holi’s traditions vary throughout the country and have their roots in Indian mythology. In many places the festival is associated with the legend of Hiranyakashipu, a demon king in ancient India. Hiranyakashipu enlisted the help of his sister, Holika, to kill his son, Prahlada, a devoted worshiper of Vishnu. In an attempt to burn Prahlada, Holika sat with him on a pyre while wearing a cloak that protected her from the fire. But the cloak protected Prahlada instead, and Holika burned. Later that night Vishnu succeeded in killing Hiranyakashipu, and the episode was heralded as a triumph of good over evil. In many places in India, a large pyre is lit on the night before Holi to celebrate this occasion. In other places, the story of Krishna and Radha is central. The story goes that Krishna, a Hindu deity who is considered a manifestation of Vishnu, fell in love with the milkmaid Radha, but he was embarrassed that his skin was dark blue and hers fair. In order to rectify this, he playfully colored her face during a game with her and the other milkmaids. This is thought to be an origin of the colored water and powder throwing. The general merrymaking is also seen as characteristic of Krishna, who is known for his pranks and play.
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