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The History of St. Patricks Day

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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Broward chapter.

St. Patrick’s Day is a national Irish holiday, which is celebrated all over the world. St. Patrick’s Day falls on March 17th – the day that St. Patrick died – his ‘feast day.”

St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland. He was born in Scotland in the fourth century. When he was 16 years old, he was kidnapped by Irish soldiers and sold as a slave. He lived for the next 6 years in Ireland. This is when he turned to God (present day France). After following a vision, he returned to Ireland to try and convert all of the pagans into Christians. St. Patrick was one of the most successful missionaries in history. 

The Shamrock is a three leaved clover found growing all over Ireland. Legend his it that St. Patrick used a Shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity (the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost) to his followers. Another great story was how St. Patrick drove all of the snakes out of Ireland, although many people dispute how true this is.

A Leprechaun is a mischievous little elf of Irish folklore. It is believed that if a human catches him, he wil reveal where his pot of gold is hidden. Many people dress up as a leprechauns on St. Patrick’s Day.

The Blarney Stone is a stone on the top story of the Blarney Castle in Ireland. It is said that if you kiss the stone, you will be given the gift of eloquence (to speak beautifully).

Traditions – St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated world-wide with parades, dancing and singing, wearing green, Irish soda bread, eating cornbeaf and cabbage and overall general merriment. Everyone’s Irish on March 17th! 

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Tiffany Joseph

Broward '20

I'm Miss. Congeniality of Broward College North Campus, Events Coordinator of the Psychology Club at Broward College North Campus, new president of Her Campus Broward, I work for Student Services at Broward College North Campus, and I just like to get involved in many great activities that benefit my personal growth.
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Student at Broward College for the past five years, first enrolled on Davie's Central Campus learning Physical Therapy for two years than, transferring to Coconut Creeks North campus for the last three years, now majoring in Early Childhood / Developmental Education. Spent first year with Her campus Broward as Outreach Director, former president of self-entitled campus friendship club, Sammy's Buddy Brigade, member of the Campus Science Club, and a Broward County local student Ambassador with Best Buddies International. Winner of the Sammy's award for most charity work within the community, and now Vice President of Her Campus Broward. I hope to soon be working at Junior Achievement with the elementary and middle school children, in order to have a well rounded experience! The hope is to one day work with and teach children who have special needs such as myself! Biggest belief and philosophy of life is that, no matter what anyone says you can't accomplish in life, I am living proof that anything is possible! Having ADHD, high functioning Autism, and medical conditions such as Scoliosis, helps me to understand special needs children on a level that very few people can! It is this very knowledge that led me to choose Teaching as my chosen profession. Now at age 42, and more than 55% on the way to getting an Associate of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education, I hope to become an Assistant Teacher within the next year or so. We hope that this true life story will inspire others to never give up either, no matter what anybody says, or tells you, that you can't do, the only one who can truly hold you back is "YOU".