Who Was St. Patrick and Why Do We Celebrate His Life?

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St. Patrick's Day is known as a day of celebration and festivities, but very few people know the true story of St. Patrick and who he really is. By tradition, he is a patron saint of the Catholic religion because of the captivity that he went through, the time of solitude and his great faith, and eventually the number of people that were converted to know God through him. It is legend that he heard angels and they helped him in his decisions. All in all, he is known as the patron saint of good luck and blessings to the Catholics in that era up until the 21st century.

Who Was St. Patrick and Why Do We Celebrate His Life?

Who Was St. Patrick and Why Do We Celebrate His Life?

St. Patrick was a real live person born in the time around 400 AD in Roman Britain, when the British Isles were still under the domain of the Romans. He was born with the name Maewyn. His name wasn't changed until he was in the monastery. His father was a soldier in the army, and Patrick also reports him to be a deacon, civil official, and a town councilor, who was a son of a Romano-British priest. The family was Christian, but they weren't extremely religious, some historians even say Patrick was agnostic in his childhood.

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According to his most famous work, the Confessio, Patrick was captured along with many others when his village was attacked, and he was taken to Ireland as a slave. Patrick was under the authority of a druid high priest and his family and here he learned the native Celtic language which he later used to communicate, and help those to be converted.

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After 8 years in captivity, he escaped at the age of twenty-two, and legend has it that an angel directed him to spend twelve years in a monastery near Paris, France, where he adopted the name Patrick. It was during this time of captivity that Patrick found God and developed the habit of praying throughout the day to strengthen himself and to be closer to God. It is recorded in the Confessio that he would often pray up to 100 times a day. One night, while in the monastery, he said he heard many voices that were calling him back to Ireland to help the remaining slaves. At this time he was somewhere in his mid thirties and so he answered the callings. He became one of the first Christian missionaries in Ireland.

He was confident in the Lord, and he journeyed far and wide, baptizing and confirming with untiring zeal. Indeed, Patrick was successful at converting Ireland to christianity . And he even made important converts even among the royal families. For 20 years he had travelled throughout Ireland, establishing monasteries, schools and churches, which would aid him in his conversions. He died on March 17th.

You can see how originally this was a Catholic holy day, but today St. Patrick's Day has evolved into more of a secular holiday. Or, rather, 'be Irish Day '. Speculation as to why this holiday is so popular could be the coming of spring that occurs within just a few days.

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St. Patrick's Day Craft Ideas for Kids

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Crafting is a great way for parents and kids to spend time together while creating some fun craft projects. Just about any time of the year is perfect for making crafts, and the month of March is full of opportunities to learn new skills and have fun at the same time. St. Patrick's Day is March 17th and there are very cute and easy ideas to make at home.

St. Patrick's Day Craft Ideas for Kids

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Kids, especially toddlers and preschoolers love to use art supplies to whip up a new project to display. Simple craft projects need not become an extravagant and expensive event since many of the St. Patrick's Day crafts for kids can be made using materials and supplies that most parents already have on hand. Household items such as paper plates, paper bags, cardboard tubes and egg cartons are just some of the recycled items that can be used in crafts with kids.

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An Abundance of Ideas for March

The month of March offers many ideas for crafts and learning activities using common favorite icons like shamrocks, rainbows, kites and of course leprechauns. Depending on the age and skill level of the kids, an abundance of projects can be made. Taking a few minutes to look online for crafting ideas associated with March may provide the inspiration needed to get crafting.

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Craft projects with our kids has simply always been a part of our lives, and as our kids are growing up we have spent a lot of quality time teaching our kids how to use their imagination to bring out the budding artist and crafter within. Our super easy and fun to make St. Patrick's Day Mobile was great fun for the kids and took no time at all to make. Most parents already have all of the materials and supplies required.

St. Patrick's Day Rainbow and Shamrock Mobile

Craft Supplies You Will Need:

-uncoated paper plate of any size
-green construction paper
-white construction paper
-crayons or markers
-scissors
-yarn or ribbon
-glue stick

How to Assemble:

First of all, you may need some basic shamrock, rainbow and small cloud shapes, or simply draw your own and cut them out. I drew 3 shamrocks about 2 inches in size from green construction paper and 2 rainbow shapes about 2.5 inches in size from white construction paper. On the rainbow shapes I colored in rainbow colors with markers and then glued on a small white cloud shape that I drew and cut out of construction paper and then glued to the side of the rainbow.

The bottom of the paper plate will actually become the top of the mobile, so color the plate with crayons or markers, or perhaps poster paint if desired. Add any kind of decorations you may want to the plate.

Next, poke 2 holes on the top of the plate about 2 inches apart and around the rim of the plate about half an inch from the edge poke 5 holes. Pull a length of yarn or ribbon through the top holes for a hanger and tie yarn or ribbon to each of the 5 holes. Make small holes on the tops of each of your shamrocks and rainbows and tie to the 5 pieces of yarn. Hang up your mobile to display for St. Patrick's Day.

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Crafting is a great way for parents and kids to spend time together while creating some fun craft projects. Just about any time of the year is perfect for making crafts, and the month of March is full of opportunities to learn new skills and have fun at the same time. St. Patrick's Day is March 17th and there are very cute and easy ideas to make at home.

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Kids, especially toddlers and preschoolers love to use art supplies to whip up a new project to display. Simple craft projects need not become an extravagant and expensive event since many of the St. Patrick's Day crafts for kids can be made using materials and supplies that most parents already have on hand. Household items such as paper plates, paper bags, cardboard tubes and egg cartons are just some of the recycled items that can be used in crafts with kids.

An Abundance of Ideas for March

The month of March offers many ideas for crafts and learning activities using common favorite icons like shamrocks, rainbows, kites and of course leprechauns. Depending on the age and skill level of the kids, an abundance of projects can be made. Taking a few minutes to look online for crafting ideas associated with March may provide the inspiration needed to get crafting.

Fun Time Together

Craft projects with our kids has simply always been a part of our lives, and as our kids are growing up we have spent a lot of quality time teaching our kids how to use their imagination to bring out the budding artist and crafter within. Our super easy and fun to make St. Patrick's Day Mobile was great fun for the kids and took no time at all to make. Most parents already have all of the materials and supplies required.

St. Patrick's Day Rainbow and Shamrock Mobile

Craft Supplies You Will Need:

-uncoated paper plate of any size
-green construction paper
-white construction paper
-crayons or markers
-scissors
-yarn or ribbon
-glue stick

How to Assemble:

First of all, you may need some basic shamrock, rainbow and small cloud shapes, or simply draw your own and cut them out. I drew 3 shamrocks about 2 inches in size from green construction paper and 2 rainbow shapes about 2.5 inches in size from white construction paper. On the rainbow shapes I colored in rainbow colors with markers and then glued on a small white cloud shape that I drew and cut out of construction paper and then glued to the side of the rainbow.

The bottom of the paper plate will actually become the top of the mobile, so color the plate with crayons or markers, or perhaps poster paint if desired. Add any kind of decorations you may want to the plate.

Next, poke 2 holes on the top of the plate about 2 inches apart and around the rim of the plate about half an inch from the edge poke 5 holes. Pull a length of yarn or ribbon through the top holes for a hanger and tie yarn or ribbon to each of the 5 holes. Make small holes on the tops of each of your shamrocks and rainbows and tie to the 5 pieces of yarn. Hang up your mobile to display for St. Patrick's Day.

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St. Patrick's Day Craft Ideas for Kids

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St Patrick's Day Party Punch Drinks - Green Leprechaun Punch

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A St. Patrick's Day party punch will be one of the first things your guests notice, so you want to make sure your punch won't disappoint them. This St. Paddy's Day Leprechaun party punch will be a hit with young or old. This Leprechaun party punch recipe is different from the usual "sherbet and soda" punch recipes, and it is a difference your guests will enjoy. This recipe is for a non-alcoholic punch that can easily be converted with a bottle of one additional ingredient

St Patrick's Day Party Punch Drinks - Green Leprechaun Punch

St Patrick's Day Party Punch Drinks - Green Leprechaun Punch

A nice "extra touch" for your punch is to have a couple theme-shaped ice blocks floating in the punch bowl. Shamrock-shaped ice blocks would look perfect. Use aluminum foil shamrock-shaped cupcake molds that you can find at your local grocery or party supply store. Fill them with water, add a few drops of green food coloring, cover with clear wrap and freeze them. Voila'! green shamrock ice blocks to float in your Leprechaun punch.

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Leprechaun St. Paddy's Day Party Punch

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Serves approximately 30 - 6oz. cups

Ingredients:

2 ea. - 2-litre bottles Ginger Ale**
60oz. Pineapple juice 2 ea.
12 oz. cans frozen orange juice concentrate*
3 ea. - 3oz. boxes Lime Jello/gelatin mix 21/2 cups sugar

*put the OJ concentrate in the refrigerator instead of the freezer so they will be thawed/softened when you are ready to use them

**put Ginger Ale in the refrigerator to chill

Prep:

Early prep: Mix the boxes of lime Jello mix into a quart of hot water, stir until completely dissolved. Set aside to cool. When cool, add 5 cups cold water, OJ concentrate, and sugar. Stir until well mixed, then refrigerate until time to put out the punch bowl for the party.

Party Prep: Pour the pre-prepped liquid gelatin/OJ in the punch bowl first, and then add the chilled Ginger Ale and pineapple juice, and stir until well mixed. Crushed ice can be added if desired. Add 1 or 2 shamrock ice blocks and it is ready to serve.

And that is all there is to making a great St. Patrick's Day Punch. This St. Paddy's Day Leprechaun party punch will be the hit of your party that your guests will remember all year long. (they will expect more Leprechaun party punch next year too)

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St Patrick's Day Punch Drinks - 2 Great St Patty's Day Party Punches

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A St. Patrick's Day party just isn't complete without a great party punch to serve your guests. You have made sure all your St. Patrick's Day decorations and party supplies are ready. You are all set with a great selection of snacks and hors d' oeuvres, and of course the green beer. But now you need just-the-right St. Patrick's Day punch to add that final Irish touch. These two party punch recipes will get rave reviews from your guests, you just have to decide which one to use. (Or maybe both)

St Patrick's Day Punch Drinks - 2 Great St Patty's Day Party Punches

St Patrick's Day Punch Drinks - 2 Great St Patty's Day Party Punches

The preparation of these punches can be as simple as mixing them 20 minutes before your guests arrive, to the rainbow punch which requires some ahead-of-time prep. So be sure to consider this when choosing the right punch for your party.

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Note: Although none of these recipes call for an ice block, it would be a nice "extra touch" to have 1 or 2 theme shaped ice blocks floating in the punch bowl. You can easily find aluminum foil shamrock-shaped cupcake molds at your local grocery or party supply store. Fill them with water, then add a few drops of green food coloring, pop them in your freezer, and voila' you will have green shamrock ice blocks.

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*These non-alcoholic punch recipes may be converted with 1 bottle of one additional ingrdient.

Traditional St. Paddy's Day Party Punch

Prep time: easy - just 15 minutes, anytime before your guests arrive

Serves approximately 24 guests (50 - 4oz. cups)

Ingredients:

2 ea. - 2-litre bottles of any lemon-lime flavor soda

2 ea. - 12oz. cans frozen lemonade concentrate*

2 ea. - 12 oz. cans frozen limeade concentrate*

2 ea. - Qts. Lime Sherbet*

*put these items in the refrigerator instead of the freezer so they will be thawed/softened when you are ready to use them

Pour all ingredients into a large pot and mix until thoroughly blended. Fill punch bowl approximately 1/3 full with crushed ice, then add blended punch and serve.

Pot-o-Gold Rainbow Party Punch

Prep time: 4 hours before party for rainbows, 15 minutes just before guests arrive to mix all ingredients.

Serves approximately 24 guests (50 - 4oz. cups)

Ingredients:

3 ea. - 2-litre bottles of 7-Up

2 ea. - 12oz. cans frozen lemonade concentrate*

2 ea. - Qts. Rainbow sherbet*

*put both cans concentrate and I qt. sherbet in the refrigerator instead of the freezer so they will be thawed/softened when you are ready to use them

Floating Rainbow prep: Using a large, sharp, serrated knife, and one round quart container of rainbow sherbet, slice 4 slabs, about 1 ½" thick. Don't bother taking sherbet out of carton, slice through carton and all.

Lay each slab flat and cut in half so you end up with 2 half-moon pieces, Use a round cookie cutter or beverage glass to press out the center of each half-moon piece so you are left with rainbow shapes.

Remove the carton pieces now, wrap the rainbow-shaped pieces in clear wrap and put in the freezer so they can freeze solidly until you need them. Put any leftover sherbet in refrigerator to thaw/soften for later use.

Party prep: Put all ingredients, (except frozen rainbow pieces), and approximately 1 tray of ice cubes, in a large pot and mix until well blended. Ice cubes should melt during mixing, or shortly there after. Pour blended mix into your punch bowl, and just before guests arrive add 1 or 2 of the frozen rainbow sherbet rainbows. (they will float on top like ice blocks)

Either one of these out-of-the-ordinary St. Patrick's Day party punches will be a smash hit with your guests, you just have to decide which one to use.

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