Happy Saint Patrick's Day!
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A Lens to Help You Celebrate St. Patrick's Day!
St. Patrick's Day is a holiday rich with history and meaning as well as a fun time to wear green and shamrocks! There really was a man who became known as Saint Patrick in Ireland, and some of his letters and writings survive to this day.
This lens will look at some of the history of Saint Patrick St. Patrick's Day as well as some of the music, culture and fun associated with Ireland and Saint Patrick.
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Contents at a Glance
Erin go Bragh
Erin go Bragh (sometimes Erin go Braugh) is the anglicized version of a Gaelic phrase used to express allegiance to Ireland. It is most often translated as "Ireland Forever."
St. Patrick's Day History & Culture
Did you know St. Patrick was not born in Ireland, and he was a leader of the Celtic Church, not the Catholic Church? Find out more in the following articles:Who was the Man Known as Saint Patrick?
When he was a teenager, Patrick was captured and sold into slavery by a group of Irish marauders. Patrick recounts in his "Confession," "I was then about sixteen years of age...."
St. Patrick's Confession
This "Confession" was written by St. Patrick himself, in Latin, around the year 450.
Top Ten Most Amazing True Facts About Ireland & the Irish
The Emerald Isle has always been a land of mystery, myth and legend from Irish leprechauns to Celtic Druids. In the land known for fairies and the Blarney Stone, is it any wonder that sometimes truth is stranger than fiction?
More Strange and Weird Facts About Ireland for St. Patrick's Day
Ireland has always been a land of myth and legend from leprechauns to fairies, but sometimes truth is stranger than fiction. In honor of St. Patrick's day, here are some of the strangest facts about Ireland
Irish Quotes for St. Patrick's Day
A collection of quotes, sayings, poetry and songs about the Irish and by the Irish for your St. Patrick's Day reading
Quotes for Saint Patrick's Day from the Irish
More quotes for St. Patrick's Day
Saint Patrick's Day Poems
Poems about Saint Patrick and Ireland for St. Patrick's DaySaint Patrick the Shepherd - a Poem
A poem for children for St. Patrick's Day
St. Patrick Acrostic - a Poem for Saint Patrick's Day
This poem provides a brief look at St. Patrick in the acrostic form in honor of St. Patrick's Day.
Saint Patrick's Shamrock - a Haiku for St. Patrick's Day
A poem about Saint Patrick written in the haiku form for St. Patrick's Day
Ireland Acrostic
A St. Patrick's Day poem in the acrostic form about Ireland.
St. Patrick's Day Poem
A St. Patrick's Day poem
Shamrock: Three Poems for Saint Patrick's Day
3 St. Patrick's Day poems
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Faith & Begorra!
The expression Faith & Begorra is an expression of surprise. "Faith" means "By my Christian religion" and "Begorrah" is a euphemism for "By God" from "By Gor" which in time became "Begorrah."
Traditional Irish Blessing
St. Patrick's Day Music & Songs
Songs about Saint Patrick, Ireland and the Irish as well as Other Celtic Music
Top 3 faith-based songs for St. Patrick's Day: Saint Patrick's Day musicAll three of the songs listed are either faith-based or with ties to the Christian music community.
Seven Lucky Songs for St. Patrick's Day
Here are seven lucky songs for St. Patrick's Day! While several of these songs are just for fun, one of these St. Patrick's Day songs is attributed to Saint Patrick himself, and another hymn has old and historic ties to Saint Patrick.
Celtic Christian Music
A lens about Celtic Christian music, perfect for St. Patrick's Day
St. Patrick's Day Dolls & Decorations
2012 Ireland Barbie Dolls of the World now in stores
St. Patrick's Day doll displays - a variety of Irish dolls for Saint Patrick's day (with slideshow)
Gene, Tyler, Madra & Hayley celebrate the wearing 'o the green - St. Patrick's Day doll display
St. Patrick's Day dolls & Irish dolls on display at Plantation Belles doll club
Irish Barbie dolls for St. Patrick's Day
Tiny Betsy doll celebrates St. Patrick's Day - history of Tiny Betsy
Celtic Christian Music Lenses
Celtic Music with Christian Themes
Related Resources
Celtic Christian Music GroupA place to discuss Celtic Christian music and artists
Christian Activities Celtic Page
Articles, stories, devotionals, and poems related to Celtic Christian music and St. Patrick's Day
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Phoenix2361
Mar 18, 2012 @ 4:15 am | delete
- It always amazes me how rich Irish culture is. Great lens.
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