The Wearing of the 'Green'. World

17th March.

World Widely known as St. Patrick's Day.
Named after Saint Patrick, commonly known as one of the recognized Patron Saints of Ireland. Originally beginning as a Christian Holiday, and around the 1600's grew to become an official 'Feast Day'.
With the original colour being blue instead of green; however the green started to be worn with green ribbons and shamrocks as early as the 17th Century. With the background of the Christian holiday, it has been said the Saint Patrick used a 3-leafed plant (Shamrock) to clearly explain the Holy trinity to pre-christian Irish. 1798, was a time when an attempt to make a political statement, the soldiers of Ireland had worn full green uniforms on the 17th March in order to attract attention with their bizarre fashion gimmick. Which derives the famous phrase of:

"The Wearing of the Green"
-meaning to wear a shamrock on one's clothing, derives from the song "The wearing of the green".

It's important to know what public holidays mean; before going out to show your enthusiasm of a public holiday of missing a day off work or to find an excuse to drink. Majority of people do not know the true meaning behind the 17th March of St Patrick's Day.


17th March, this day is not only a day of a political movement of the 17th Century.
Because, on the 17th March 1985. My only sibling sister was born.
This day also marks the day that the life journey of my sister had begun. As well as many other people who share the same birthday as my sister.

It is a special day for many people, a worldwide known holiday as well as birthdays, wedding days, engagement days and even days of loss for some unfortunately.
We must learn not to forget those whose life is affected in someway each and every day of our lives. Celebrate a birthday, respect and honour a lost one.
Live the day for everyone, live each day for someone in this world, real or spiritual. To make this world much more amazing that it already is.

We wear their lives and respect on our shoulders...

So to all of the people out there in this world; planet Earth.

Have a very safe and happy St. Patrick's Day!!!!!!

Happy Birthday to my ever most beautiful sister who has always been there and will always be the best sister a boy could ask for. and all of those that share this special day as the beginning of their 'Life's Journey'.

And may those live another day longer than the ones who have left this world to be in a nicer place.

I share my compassion and love out to you all.

Enjoy the Day!

Make it Yours.




-Mr.Y



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