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Saint Patrick's day in New Zealand and Australia

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Saint Patrick's Day

Saint Patrick's Day is a cultural and religious holiday celebrated internationally on 17 March.

Sixty years ago, I remember St Patricks day well,it was a day we would look up to, as something special, as something was always done in the classroom, that was special, like history of Ireland, once I remember going on a feild trip looking for four leaf clovers,which is what the shamrock is called in New Zealand.

Saint Patrick's Day was made an official feast day in the early 17th century, and has gradually become a secular celebration of Irish culture in general worldwide.

Saint Patrick's Day is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland,Newfoundland and Labrador and in Montserrat.

It is also widely celebrated by the Irish diaspora, especially in places such as Great Britain, Canada, the United States, Argentina, Australia, and New Zealand, among others.

Today, St. Patrick's Day is probably the most widely celebrated saints day in the world and in New Zealand their are special get together in most regions where they celebrate their Irish heritage.

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New Zealand and Australia celebrate Saint Patrick's day

Sydney Opera House St Patrick's 2010

Saint Patrick's Day is widely celebrated in New Zealand and Australia - green items of clothing are traditionally worn and the streets are often filled with revellers drinking and making merry from early afternoon until late at night.

The Irish made a large impact on the social, political and education systems, of both countries.

Owing to the large numbers of Irish people that emigrated to, or where brought over as convicts during the 19th century.

Saint Patrick's Day is seen as a day to celebrate individual links to Ireland and Irish heritage.

New Zealand is the first country in the world to see Ireland's National Day "St Patricks day".

Middle of March is a great time, autumn in the air, a great time of the year to mark that special Irish National Day.

You never know you may find out more about the myth of leprechauns, which I have a soft spot for, by attending a celebration on Saint Patrick's day.

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Celebrations for Saint Patrick's Day throughout New Zealand

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Share in this leprechaun family's charming St. Patrick's Day celebration, complete with a fun parade and an Irish feast!
The St. Patrick's Day parade is off to a very fine start.
The Leprechaun family is marching with lots of heart!
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You'll have the luck of the Irish when this day is done!

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Saint Patrick's Day In New Zealand

St Patrick's Day in New Zealand - Noelle McCarthy.
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Do You celebrate Saint Patrick Day

  • Stinkerbelle Mar 18, 2012 @ 11:23 am | delete
    Ohh yea a funny shirt and some green beer
  • alwaysjules Mar 17, 2012 @ 7:46 pm | delete
    Neat traditions! Happy St. Patrick's Day! Blessed!
  • pinkrenegade Mar 17, 2012 @ 5:51 am | delete
    Nice lens! I learned a lot thanks for sharing!
  • davespeed Mar 17, 2012 @ 4:12 am | delete
    The Opera House lit up in green is so beautiful. Here's wishing you a Happy St. Paddy's Day!
  • Upon-Request Mar 16, 2012 @ 11:36 pm | delete
    I'm Scot-Irish, so definitely celebrate St Paddys Day. Nice to see how other parts of the world celebrate it too!
  • nightcats Mar 16, 2012 @ 8:46 pm | delete
    Its fascinating to learn how St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on the other side of the big pond.
  • seosri417 Mar 16, 2012 @ 8:38 am | delete
    Great lens...
  • Ribolov Mar 16, 2012 @ 4:51 am | delete
    Nice lens, good infos. Thnx for this St. Patrics pictures and texts.
  • lasertek Mar 15, 2012 @ 8:46 pm | delete
    I usually meet up with friends on St. Patrick's Day.
  • tcorbs Mar 15, 2012 @ 2:28 pm | delete
    I would love to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day in Australia!
  • KathyT Mar 15, 2012 @ 9:26 am | delete
    Although it's just another day for me, I enjoy the fun of it all that people embrace. Loved the Youtube video w/ the pub scene and singers. :)
  • intermarks Mar 15, 2012 @ 6:39 am | delete
    So nice to have such a wonderful celebration in Australia. I think to involved personally in the celebration is something great .
  • jordanmilesbasketballstuff Mar 14, 2012 @ 7:34 pm | delete
    Very exciting lens..
  • Skylermeyer2012 Mar 14, 2012 @ 6:28 am | delete
    New Zealand and Australia are best countries in terms of economic status and It's expected that they celebrate a fabulous Saint Patrick day!.. Nice lens.. Liked
  • curious0927 Mar 13, 2012 @ 2:38 pm | delete
    Gorgeous! Very Nice, and Blessed!
  • veryirie Mar 13, 2012 @ 3:23 am | delete
    Wonderful pictures and text on St. Patrick's Day. :)
  • siobhanryan Mar 12, 2012 @ 4:53 pm | delete
    Great lens-Beautiful picture of Sydney Opera House--Celebrate well on Paddy's Day
  • MysticTurtle Mar 12, 2012 @ 3:00 pm | delete
    Had to smile when I read "autumn in the air." Of course it is for you. :) In the US, we're thrilled to see spring on the way.
  • fandyst Mar 12, 2012 @ 1:50 pm | delete
    It's good.. It's another go green..
  • daria369 Mar 12, 2012 @ 1:28 pm | delete
    It's always interesting to see what a holiday looks like in other countries around the world. Nicely done!! :)
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