HAPPY ST PATRICK'S DAY!

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Ah yes... let's talk a bit about the 

"Luck of the Irish".

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History of St Patrick
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It all starts here...

with St Patrick of course!

 Saint Patrick depicted in a stained glass window 

at Saint Benin's Church, Ireland.

Information from Wikipedia 

 Little is known of Patrick's early life, though 

it is known that he was born in Roman 

Britain in the 4th century, into a wealthy 

family. His father was a deacon and his 

grandfather was a priest in the Christian 

church. At the age of 16, he was kidnapped 

by Irish raiders and taken captive to 

Ireland as a slave. 

(my own note - My dear hubby's grandfather 

was living in Scotland as a boy. He was taken 

by Irish raiders also and was forced to work 

as a slave. A common occurrence even in 

the 17th century. )

It is believed he was held somewhere on the 

west coast of Ireland, possibly Mayo, 

but the exact location is unknown. According 

to his Confession, he was told by God in a 

dream to flee from captivity to the coast, 

where he would board a ship and return to 

Britain. Upon returning, he quickly joined 

the Church in Auxerre in Gaul and studied 

to be a priest.  

According to legend, Saint Patrick used 

the three-leaved shamrock to explain 

the Holy Trinity to Irish Pagans. 

In 432, he again said that he was called 

back to Ireland, though as a bishop to 

Christianise the Irish from their 

native polytsheism. It was then that 

he used the shamrock and it's 3 leaves 

to teach of the Trinity. 

After nearly 30 yrs of evangelism, he died 

on March 17, 461, and according to 

tradition, was buried at Downpatrick. 

Patrick endured as the principal champion 

of Irish Christianity and is held in esteem 

in the Irish church.

   

Originally, the color associated with Saint 
Patrick was blue. That's right... BLUE! 
Over the years the color green and its 
association with Saint Patrick's Day grew. 
Green ribbons and shamrocks were worn in 
celebration of St Patrick's Day as early as 
the 17th century.  This was mainly because of 
Patrick's use of the shamrock in expaining 
the Holy Trinity. The phrase "The Wearing of the 
Green", meaning to wear a shamrock on 
one's clothing, derives from a song of the 
same name. 

Here's a great version of 
"The Wearing Of The Green" 
sung by Judy Garland from 1940. 

It's a sad song but historically correct. 
And nobody can sing it better than Judy!




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Vintage Postcards
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Erin go Bragh 
(Ireland Forever)

The Emerald Isle of Erin 
(Ireland - the term was first used by 
Dr. Drennan in the poem called Erin. 
it refers to the bright green verdure of 
 the island.)

The Harp of Erin 
  (The Central United Irish emblem was 
a harp with a forepillar of a winged woman. 
This emblem was generally referred to in 
the 1790s as the harp of Erin and later the 
Angel Harp. )

There's a dear little plant on Emerald's Isle
And I've culled a bunch that Fortune may smile. 
(Someone added "on you".) 
This one's for Marie... I know she'll love this postcard!

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You can celebrate St Patrick's Day 
by decorating with shamrocks!
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~ Door Decor ~

 Take a look at all the door 
decor designs on Pinterest @ 
Door Decor.

 ~ Banners ~
 

Stop by the 

Crazy Stamping Lady 

for a look at the blog 

post this was found on.

Here's another fabulous banner 

for St Patty's Day... 

I love the shamrock made with 
strips of paper! 
You can see this @ 

The Dating Divas.

~ Shamrocks ~

Here's a more complex shamrock 
made with paper strips.

This one is from Pinterest @
Celebrity Cafe. 


~ Pretty Party Items ~

How about some adorable 

Shamrocks for your beverage straws 

or for gift tags?!

You can find information on 

these little cuties @ 

Lia Griffith Handcraft Your Life.

Now that's how you decorate and 

celebrate on a budget! 

 With paper!!  


~ Our Wish for You ~

By the way,
here's a bit o' advise .
If you go to Ireland,
DON'T KISS THE BLARNEY STONE!! 
(We understand you may make an 
Irishman laugh if you do. Don't ask.)


Lots O' Love, 
Marie Antoinette & Edie Marie

More Irish Tradition Info: StPatricksDayHistory
Collaboration: Marie &amp: Edie
Written by: Edie Marie
History Info: Wikipedia
Vintage Postcards: Google
Other Images: Pinterest w links 
Never Ever Kissing the Blarney Stone: Marie & Edie!! 

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