March 17^th commemorates the memory of St. Patrick. Here are some interesting facts, thanks to the History Channel, that you might not have known about Ireland’s Patron Saint! 

1.     St. Patrick was born in Britain when it was under Roman rule, making him Roman.

2.     St. Patrick spent 6 years in captivity after being kidnapped by Irish raiders at the age of 16.

3.     After converting to Christianity, which he found while in captivity, he returned to Ireland to devote his life as a Christian missionary.

4.     St. Patrick did not become popular for centuries after his death around 460 A.D.

5.     St. Patrick did not drive all the snakes from Ireland, rather, it was a metaphor for “cleansing the island of paganism,” considering Ireland had no snakes to begin with.

6.     Irish Christians started wearing Shamrocks on March 17^th to show their religious and cultural pride, as St. Patrick used the Shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity.

7.      In Ireland St. Patrick’s Day is more of a religious holiday.

8.     St. Patrick’s Day Parades actually originated in the United States after the Potato Famine drove 100’s of thousands of Irish immigrants here.

Now perhaps when you wear shamrocks to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, you will know why and will be able to share some neat facts with your friends over your favorite pint on March 17^th Erin Go Bragh!!! (Irish Gaelic for Ireland Forever)

For some Irish Shamrock Jewelry to wear this year, check out some of these products!

·      Shamrock Pendant with square picture frame

·      Shamrock Earrings

·      Shamrock Necklace with Malachite gemstone

·      Shamrock Pin

·      Shamrock Seeds

·      Shamrock Necklace Pendant with Glass Bead