At AOFC we love celebrating all holidays with fun decor, crafts, and activities which encompas all the aspects of the holiday that is being celebrated. March is fast approaching and so here are some facts about the History of St. Patricks Day, who he was and why we celebrate it. St Patrick's Day is celebrated annually on March 17, the anniversary of his death in the fifth century. St Patrick is the Patron Saint of Ireland and it't national apostle. The Irish have been observing this day as a religous holiday for over 1,000 years. On St. Patricks Day, which falls during the season of Lent, Irish families would attend church in the morning and celebrate in the afternoon. People would dance, feast and drink on the tradional meal of Irish bacon and cabbage. Over the next 35 years, Irish patriotism among American immigrants flourished, and these groups would hold annual parades featuring bagpipes and drums. In 1848 several New York Irish Aid societies decided to unite to form one officeal New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade. Today, that parade is the world's oldest parade and the largest in the United States, with over 150,000 participants. We love celebrating St. Patrick's day at AOFC as well as learning the history of it!
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