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St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated in many countries across the world. People go to parties, and festivals, they dance, eat, drink, and most importantly they wear green. Let’s see some facts about this holiday!

 

Who was Saint Patrick?

Saint Patrick was a Christian bishop in the 5th century. He was originally born in Britain to a wealthy family. He was ordered by God to convert the pagan Irish to Christianity. He employed pagan Irish elements in his lessons in order to make the conversation easier for the Irish. He died on 17 March circa 460 A.D.

 

Facts About St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick’s Day is widely celebrated. Outside of Ireland, celebrations take place in Great Britain, Russia, Switzerland, Japan, Korea, Canada, United States, Argentina, and even in the International Space Station.

Marking the official day of the death of Saint Patrick, 17th of March became a public holiday in 1903.

In fact, the first Saint Patrick’s Day Parade was held in New York in the late 1700s.  

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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".