Today I am wearing a green cuff bracelet to celebrate St Patrick's Day.
St Patrick's Day or the Feast of Saint Patrick is a cultural and religious holiday celebrated on the 17th March. Named after Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, the day is celebrated by many people throughout the world with food, drink and all things green.
What though is the significance of wearing green on this day?
A couple of reasons exist. The colour green is one of the symbols of St Patrick's Day even though the colour of St Patrick is blue. In the 19th century the colour green became used as the symbol for Ireland. It is thought that the beautiful green landscape was the inspiration for the colour and because Ireland is also known as the 'Emerald Isle'.
Another reason cited is that the Catholic side of Ireland is identified as green and Saint Patrick is a Catholic saint credited for converting the island to Christianity. Protestants on the other hand are identified with orange and are often called 'Orangemen'. In Ireland, you only wear green if you are Catholic. Protestants wear orange.
Wearing the colour green is considered an act of paying tribute to Ireland and is also said to bring good luck to those who wear green on this day.
Will you be wearing green on this day?
Until next time
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