I don't really understand the meaning behind St Patrick's Day - GoFuckYourself.com

DarkJedi · 03-17-2004, 02:31 AM

The Irish weren't drinking enough, so they needed to set out a day dedicated to it?

baddog · 03-17-2004, 02:35 AM

more like a day set aside to let the non-Irish fullfil their fantasies of being Irish

Holly · 03-17-2004, 02:36 AM

Neither does anybody in America. We just make sure to wear something green so people won't pinch us all day, and then drink something. Works for most people.

CyberTraffic · 03-17-2004, 02:39 AM

Gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooogle says:

The person who was to become St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, was born in Wales about AD 385. His given name was Maewyn, and he almost didn't get the job of bishop of Ireland because he lacked the required scholarship.

Far from being a saint, until he was 16, he considered himself a pagan. At that age, he was sold into slavery by a group of Irish marauders that raided his village. During his captivity, he became closer to God.

He escaped from slavery after six years and went to Gaul where he studied in the monastery under St. Germain, bishop of Auxerre for a period of twelve years. During his training he became aware that his calling was to convert the pagans to Christianity.

His wishes were to return to Ireland, to convert the native pagans to Christianity. But his superiors instead appointed St. Palladius. But two years later, Palladius transferred to Scotland. Patrick, having adopted that Christian name earlier, was then appointed as second bishop to Ireland.

Patrick was quite successful at winning converts. And this fact upset the Celtic Druids. Patrick was arrested several times, but escaped each time. He traveled throughout Ireland, establishing monasteries across the country. He also set up schools and churches which would aid him in his conversion of the Irish country to Christianity.

His mission in Ireland lasted for thirty years. After that time, Patrick retired to County Down. He died on March 17 in AD 461. That day has been commemorated as St. Patrick's Day ever since.

Much Irish folklore surrounds St. Patrick's Day. Not much of it is actually substantiated.

Some of this lore includes the belief that Patrick raised people from the dead. He also is said to have given a sermon from a hilltop that drove all the snakes from Ireland. Of course, no snakes were ever native to Ireland, and some people think this is a metaphor for the conversion of the pagans. Though originally a Catholic holy day, St. Patrick's Day has evolved into more of a secular holiday.

One traditional icon of the day is the shamrock. And this stems from a more bona fide Irish tale that tells how Patrick used the three-leafed shamrock to explain the Trinity. He used it in his sermons to represent how the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit could all exist as separate elements of the same entity. His followers adopted the custom of wearing a shamrock on his feast day.

The St. Patrick's Day custom came to America in 1737. That was the first year St. Patrick's Day was publicly celebrated in this country, in Boston.

baddog · 03-17-2004, 02:42 AM

Is there anything Google doesn't know?

CyberTraffic · 03-17-2004, 02:44 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by baddog
Is there anything Google doesn't know?

The size of my penis.

Wait, maybe it does, brb...

Mishi · 03-17-2004, 02:48 AM

Isn't there a bit about snakes, and maybe potatoes?

Hell, I'm part Irish...but long ago removed. I still likes me beer...but preferably not green...

(Hangs head in shame for lack of knowlege about own kultcha)

nofx · 03-17-2004, 02:50 AM

the whole point of st. patty's day is to eat as many potatoes as you can and then puke it all back up later on in the night.

polish_aristocrat · 03-17-2004, 02:53 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by CyberTraffic
The size of my penis.

Wait, maybe it does, brb...

i've found it for you

your penis size

Mr. Marks · 03-17-2004, 02:54 AM

I guess it's just tradition to drink a be merry for a day and have an excuse for it.

CyberTraffic · 03-17-2004, 03:10 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by polish_aristocrat

i've found it for you

your penis size

i'm not paypal'ing you $40 for that.

baddog · 03-17-2004, 03:16 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mishi
Isn't there a bit about snakes, and maybe potatoes?

Hell, I'm part Irish...but long ago removed. I still likes me beer...but preferably not green...

(Hangs head in shame for lack of knowlege about own kultcha)

only the wannabe Irish drink green beer

CDSmith · 03-17-2004, 03:20 AM

I'm Irish, and I dread St. Patrick's day because everyone's always after me lucky charms.

Mishi · 03-17-2004, 03:49 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by baddog

only the wannabe Irish drink green beer

I think I love you, but there's something I'm so afraid of.....

strats · 03-17-2004, 04:04 AM

Personally, I applaud the work of Saint Patrick. And after reading that post about him, I feel he did a great deal to prevent many odd irish female witches from producing offspring!

Lee · 03-17-2004, 05:04 AM

Our patron saint here in Cornwall was a paddy (St.Piran). He liked a drink too although he was more of an ale drinker...

Conclusion....The Irish love a tipple

Jamdin · 03-17-2004, 08:18 AM

He wore a green robe and the Pagan ladies would make fun of his short shamrock

Lykos · 03-17-2004, 09:47 AM

Me either...

Basic_man · 03-17-2004, 09:51 AM

Mouhahaha

ldinternet · 03-17-2004, 10:08 AM

Holy shit, I didn't realise.

Though I did wonder why people were walking around town with giant green tophats on, I thought it was some kind of protest march.

Paul Waters · 03-17-2004, 10:36 AM

Guiness has a great slogan....

there are 364 practise days.... and St Patrick's Day

03-17-2004, 02:31 AM	#1
DarkJedi No Refunds Issued. Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: GFY Posts: 28,300	I don't really understand the meaning behind St Patrick's Day The Irish weren't drinking enough, so they needed to set out a day dedicated to it?

03-17-2004, 02:36 AM	#3
Holly Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Jesusland Posts: 10,017	Neither does anybody in America. We just make sure to wear something green so people won't pinch us all day, and then drink something. Works for most people. __________________ War National Damn Champions Eagle

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Mishi Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,054	Isn't there a bit about snakes, and maybe potatoes? Hell, I'm part Irish...but long ago removed. I still likes me beer...but preferably not green... (Hangs head in shame for lack of knowlege about own kultcha) __________________ Looking for PHP/MySQL solutions? Check out Cyboriginal - custom scripts, installation services and more.

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nofx Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Virgin Mary's womb Posts: 16,826	the whole point of st. patty's day is to eat as many potatoes as you can and then puke it all back up later on in the night. __________________ Often times I wonder why There's love and hate, theres live or die. When sickness comes I must decide: When feelings go, theres suicide.

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03-17-2004, 02:35 AM	#2
baddog So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: the beach, SoCal Posts: 107,089	more like a day set aside to let the non-Irish fullfil their fantasies of being Irish

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CyberTraffic Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Traffic Land ~ ICQ:213666533 Posts: 2,187	Gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooogle says: The person who was to become St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, was born in Wales about AD 385. His given name was Maewyn, and he almost didn't get the job of bishop of Ireland because he lacked the required scholarship. Far from being a saint, until he was 16, he considered himself a pagan. At that age, he was sold into slavery by a group of Irish marauders that raided his village. During his captivity, he became closer to God. He escaped from slavery after six years and went to Gaul where he studied in the monastery under St. Germain, bishop of Auxerre for a period of twelve years. During his training he became aware that his calling was to convert the pagans to Christianity. His wishes were to return to Ireland, to convert the native pagans to Christianity. But his superiors instead appointed St. Palladius. But two years later, Palladius transferred to Scotland. Patrick, having adopted that Christian name earlier, was then appointed as second bishop to Ireland. Patrick was quite successful at winning converts. And this fact upset the Celtic Druids. Patrick was arrested several times, but escaped each time. He traveled throughout Ireland, establishing monasteries across the country. He also set up schools and churches which would aid him in his conversion of the Irish country to Christianity. His mission in Ireland lasted for thirty years. After that time, Patrick retired to County Down. He died on March 17 in AD 461. That day has been commemorated as St. Patrick's Day ever since. Much Irish folklore surrounds St. Patrick's Day. Not much of it is actually substantiated. Some of this lore includes the belief that Patrick raised people from the dead. He also is said to have given a sermon from a hilltop that drove all the snakes from Ireland. Of course, no snakes were ever native to Ireland, and some people think this is a metaphor for the conversion of the pagans. Though originally a Catholic holy day, St. Patrick's Day has evolved into more of a secular holiday. One traditional icon of the day is the shamrock. And this stems from a more bona fide Irish tale that tells how Patrick used the three-leafed shamrock to explain the Trinity. He used it in his sermons to represent how the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit could all exist as separate elements of the same entity. His followers adopted the custom of wearing a shamrock on his feast day. The St. Patrick's Day custom came to America in 1737. That was the first year St. Patrick's Day was publicly celebrated in this country, in Boston.

03-17-2004, 02:42 AM	#5
baddog So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: the beach, SoCal Posts: 107,089	Is there anything Google doesn't know?

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Mr. Marks Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Wherever I want Posts: 7,517	I guess it's just tradition to drink a be merry for a day and have an excuse for it.

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strats Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,805	Personally, I applaud the work of Saint Patrick. And after reading that post about him, I feel he did a great deal to prevent many odd irish female witches from producing offspring!

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Lee Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Kernow Posts: 2,977	Our patron saint here in Cornwall was a paddy (St.Piran). He liked a drink too although he was more of an ale drinker... Conclusion....The Irish love a tipple

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Jamdin Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,560	He wore a green robe and the Pagan ladies would make fun of his short shamrock

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Lykos Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: World Posts: 31,027	Me either... __________________

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ldinternet Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 8,245	Holy shit, I didn't realise. Though I did wonder why people were walking around town with giant green tophats on, I thought it was some kind of protest march.

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Paul Waters Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 4,402	Guiness has a great slogan.... there are 364 practise days.... and St Patrick's Day __________________ Paul