Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland and is considered a national hero. Although he was just a minor Catholic saint, his life and teachings have become synonymous with the Irish. When you mention Saint Patrick’s Day, you immediately think of Guinness, shamrocks, and all things green and Celtic. It is a joyous celebration of a country, it’s people, their Saint and its heritage.

When you consider the importance of Saint Patrick’s Day to the Irish, you must also consider the centuries of how he was welcomed and supported throughout Ireland. His teaching, courage and willingness to be a true Christian were traits that the Irish would draw from throughout the ages. A lot of the support for his day came from Irish Americans looking to celebrate their heritage. Today we are still celebrating his memory as an important man of Irish descent.

In modern times, many Irish Americans are involved in celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day with great gusto. There is no special reason to do this other than to honor this man and the faith he practiced in Ireland and that many of them can trace their entry into the country from an Irish descendant. People throughout the world are celebrating this day because it is about remembering a family who have been true to themselves and the faith. You can get some great ST Patricks Day Gifts from https://www.shamrockgift.com/st-patricks-day.