St. Paddy's Day: meaning, definitions and examples
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St. Paddy's Day
[ ˌsānt ˈpadēz ˈdā ]
celebration
St. Paddy's Day, short for St. Patrick's Day, is a cultural and religious celebration held on March 17th, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick, the foremost patron saint of Ireland. It is a day of festivities that commemorates the arrival of Christianity in Ireland and celebrates Irish heritage and culture.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Every year, people around the world celebrate St. Paddy's Day by wearing green and attending parades.
- On St. Paddy's Day, it is common to see decorations in the shape of shamrocks, leprechauns, and pots of gold.
Translations
Translations of the word "St. Paddy's Day" in other languages:
🇵🇹 Dia de São Patrício
🇮🇳 सेंट पैट्रिक दिवस
🇩🇪 St. Patrick's Day
🇮🇩 Hari St. Patrick
🇺🇦 День Святого Патріка
🇵🇱 Dzień Świętego Patryka
🇯🇵 聖パトリックの祝日 (Sei Patorikku no Shukujitsu)
🇫🇷 Jour de la Saint-Patrick
🇪🇸 Día de San Patricio
🇹🇷 Aziz Patrick Günü
🇰🇷 성 패트릭의 날 (Seong Paeteurighui Nal)
🇸🇦 يوم القديس باتريك
🇨🇿 Den svatého Patrika
🇸🇰 Deň svätého Patrika
🇨🇳 圣帕特里克节 (Shèng Pàtèlǐkè Jié)
🇸🇮 Dan svetega Patrika
🇮🇸 Dagur heilags Patreks
🇰🇿 Әулие Патрик күні
🇬🇪 წმინდა პატრიკის დღე
🇦🇿 Müqəddəs Patrik Günü
🇲🇽 Día de San Patricio
Word origin
The origin of St. Patrick's Day goes back to the 17th century when it became an official feast day in the Catholic Church. Over the years, it has evolved into a secular celebration of Irish culture and heritage. The holiday is named after Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, who is credited with bringing Christianity to the country. St. Patrick's Day is now celebrated not only in Ireland but also in many other parts of the world with parades, festivals, and the wearing of green attire.