Though St. Patrick’s Day has become identified with Irish nationalism and Roman Catholic observance of a saint’s day, this holiday’s origins in America were Protestant and British.
It began in Boston in 1737, and for the rest of the story, allow me to refer you to my article posted at Suite101.com on the colonial St. Patrick’s Day.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Colonial St. Patrick's Day
Posted by Jacqueline T. Lynch at 7:18 AM
Labels: 18th Century, colonial period, holidays
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