History of St. Patricks Day

             Saint Patrick is internationally known as the saint of Ireland. From the time you were born you have celebrated Saint Patricks Day. You dress up in green and say, "Everybody's Irish on Saint Patrick's Day." Most people don't know the true history behind Saint Patrick, and only think of Saint Patrick's Day as a day for fun. Even historians have trouble uncovering the truth about Saint Patrick. Patrick's early years are also a mystery to us. However, we do know that when he was about sixteen he was kidnapped and sold as a slave in Ireland. There he became a shepherd. Being a slave was a hard, grueling life, and that was when Saint Patrick turned to God for comfort. 

The story of St Patrick - Irish Folk Tours

-Brandon Gough