St. Patrick's Day Informative Speech

Sarah: I’m Sarah Riales reporting the History of St. Patrick’s Day.

Sarah: St. Patrick’s Day is always on March 17 because Saint Patrick is believed to die on March 17, 461. This holiday began as a religious feast day for the patron saint of Ireland, which lead to becoming an international festival celebrating Irish culture with parades, dancing, special foods, and a whole lot of green.

Sarah: Why do you think that we wear green on this holiday?

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Sarah: Saint Patrick’s revelers thought wearing green made one invisible to Leprechauns, fairy creatures who would pinch anyone they can see. People began pinching those who didn’t wear green as a reminder that Leprechauns would sneak up and pinch green-abstainers. On St. Patrick’s Day,

At the age of 16, he was kidnapped and brought to ireland as a slave. He later escaped, but returned to Ireland and was credited with bringing Christianity to its people. He is known to have got rid of all the snakes in Ireland, but in reality there were no snakes in the first place due to the temperature. Saint Patrick was not Irish, yet when he died he was considered as the Patron Saint of Ireland.

Sarah: When do you think St. Patrick’s Day first started?

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Sarah: Even though this holiday started in Ireland, the first St. Patrick’s Day parade was held in the United States in 1737. There are over 100 St. Patrick’s Day parades held across the United States. This holiday has lasted for over 1,000 years. Over the next 35 years, Irish patriotism among American immigrants flourished prompting the rise of so-called “Irish aid” societies like the Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick and the Hibernian Society. Drinking on St. Patrick’s Day was banned until the 1970’s.

Sarah: Why is this holiday significant?

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Sarah: This holiday falls during the Christian season of Lent. Irish families traditionally attend church in the morning and celebrate in the afternoon.

Sarah: I’m Sarah Riales, now back to the news