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Passing on the Green this St-Patrick’s Day? Think Again!

Published March 11, 2015 | By Prima Bambolina

It’s St-Patrick’s Day – Why All the Green?

So, it’s that time of year again, the sun is brighter the days are longer. You know I for one am thrilled. Perfect timing to celebrate a happy-go-lucky occasion like St-Patrick’s Day. Pull out your green shirt, your green shoes, your green hat (and of course your green handbag) and head on out for a mug of green ale.

It’s almost like we’re celebrating the color green and the onset of warmer weather, rather than the most famous patron saint of Ireland. So, what’s behind all this green anyways? Why do we relate St-Patrick’s day with green? St-Patrick's Day PB

Why We Wear Green on St-Patrick’s

There are a few theories on why green is worn on St-Patrick’s Day. The most prevalent theory goes like this. While there are some theories that blue was the color previously associated with St-Patrick’s Day, green has been the color of choice since the 1700’s, which makes alot more sense.

After all, Ireland, the country that originated St-Patrick’s Day is known as the Emerald Isle. The holiday was named in honor of the renowned patron saint, Saint Patrick who wore a green shamrock. The St-Patrick’s Day feast is celebrated in his memory. St-Patrick died on March 17th, when spring was in the air and the greenery began to permeate the outdoors.

Why You Dare Not Not Wear Green

According to those in the know, if you wear green you are invisible to the mischievous leprochauns who enjoy pinching their surprised victims. So unless you like the attentions of little green elves, be warned. Those who do not wear green to commemorate this day, can expect to be pinched by friends who are staunch St-Patrick’s Day supporters or dare I say, leprochauns…?