A Happy Saint Padraig's Day to all my Irish and honorary Irish (this means YOU!) friends!
Paddy was born in Wales with a very Welsh first name- Maewyn, and a very Roman surname - Succat - owing to his Roman father. Beyond this, much of his life is shrouded in mystery and legend. It is said there are two Patricks - and indeed, it would seem so as many of his works span two full centuries from the mid 300's thru the mid 500's.
Legend has it that Padraic cleared the snakes from Ireland and brought the knowledge of the Trinity to the people using the cloverleaf - the 3-leaf kind as opposed to the lucky 4-leafer.
Saint and legend - his feast day is marked on the date most believe to be the date of his death - March 17.
Today - most everyone celebrates by wearing some green. In many areas - some green can be seen on the local landmarks - like say - the green in a river that runs thru Chicago - or the green on the streets of New Haven!
Whatever St Patricks day is to you - Erin Gae Braegh and Slainte!

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