1. St Patricks DayWho was Saint PatrickWhy St Patricks DayWhat to do on St Patricks DayHappy St Patricks Day 2012 2. Who was Saint Patrick?St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, is one ofChristianitys most widely known figures. But for all his celebrity, his life remains somewhat of a mystery. Many of the stories traditionallyassociated with St. Patrick, including the famousaccount of his banishing all the snakes from Ireland, are false, the products of hundreds of years of exaggerated storytelling. Back 3. Why St Patricks Day?St. Patricks Day is a traditional day for spiritual renewaland offering prayers for missionaries worldwide.So, why is it celebrated on March 17th? One theory is that that is the day that St. Patrick died. Since the holiday began in Ireland, it is believed that as the Irish spread out around the world, they took with them their history and celebrations. The biggest observance of all is, of course, in Ireland. With the exception of restaurants and pubs, almost all businesses close on March 17th.Back 4. What to do on St Patricks DayBeing a religious holiday as well, many Irish attend mass,where March 17th is the traditional day for offering prayersfor missionaries worldwide before the serious celebratingbegins.In American cities with a large Irish population, St. Patricks Day is a very big deal. Big cities and small towns alike celebrate with parades, "wearing of the green," music and songs, Irish food and drink, and activities for kids such as crafts, coloring and games. Some communities even go so far as to dye rivers or streams green! Back 5. Happy St Patricks Day 2012!!http://www.st-patricks-day.com/irish-pubs-barcelona.html Back