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HAPPY ST.
PATRICK'S DAY!
Ever wonder – why the green? Why the shamrocks? And
for pity sakes, why all the pinching?
Cities all over the U.S. celebrate with parades and
festivities in honor of the Irish heritage and its
rich culture and traditions. We’ve been doing this
for as long as I can remember, but why?
Okay, here’s why. Saint Patrick (Maewyn Succat) was
born in Britain during the 4th century, changing his
name after he became a priest. When he was just 16,
he was kidnapped by a group of Irish raiders and
sold into slavery in Ireland.
During this difficult time of captivity, he found
courage and strength in his faith in God, praying
that one day he would return to his homeland.
Six years later, he escaped to France and began his
studies to become a priest and later a bishop. When
he was 60, Saint Patrick felt he was called by God
to return to Ireland as a missionary. And because of
the years spent in captivity in Ireland, he was
quite familiar with the customs of the people.
He traveled from village to village, often using an
everyday example, the plentiful green shamrocks, as
a metaphor (three leaves) to explain God as Father,
Son, and Holy Spirit, and teach the Celtic people
about Christianity.
The shamrock (having three leaves, yet one plant)
enabled the Irish people to imagine the Father, Son
and the Holy Spirit as each of the leaves. Saint
Patrick is credited with converting their country to
Christianity.
The patron saint of Ireland died on March 17 and the
Irish people set aside the day to mourn. Mourning
turned to commemorating him and celebrating his
life.
Saint Patrick was just an ordinary man who, in
trying to bring Christ’s love to the Irish people,
lived an extraordinary life. May we all aim for that
extraordinary life - and discover our own true “pot
of gold” waiting for us at the end!
So there you go, lads and lassies. And don't forget
to wear your green this year – or you just might get
pinched! (Why? I do NOT know!)
An Irish Blessing
May the road rise up to meet you,
may the wind be always at your back,
may the sun shine warm upon your face,
and the rain fall soft upon your fields,
and until we meet again,
may God hold you in the palm of His hand.
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SHAMROCK CINNAMON BREAD
- - Canned refrigerated bread stick dough
- - Green colored sugar
- - Cinnamon
Spray a cookie sheet
with cooking spray or line with aluminum foil. To
create the clover shape, mold 3 sections of bread
sticks into hearts and press them together as shown.
Attach a small stem, decorate, bake according to
package directions.
Make this tasty creation while explaining the
tradition of the shamrock. Or if you're looking for a
fun and festive, yet easy way to celebrate St.
Patrick's Day, add green food coloring to your
favorite pancake batter. Our tradition is to serve
green pancakes with "green" scrambled eggs and green
milk for breakfast. Or serve green mashed potatoes for
dinner.
CELEBRATE this day with your loved ones! It only
takes a little extra effort to make lasting memories!
(As seen in Family Fun.)
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QUESTIONS::
1) Why do people wear shamrocks on St. Patrick's Day?
2) Why should you never iron a four leaf clover?
3) What is Irish and left out on the lawn all summer?
ANSWERS:
1) Because regular rocks are too heavy.
2) Because you never want to press your luck!
3) Paddy O'Furniture!
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