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5 Fun Facts About St. Patrick’s Day 1. He was British! Prepare yourself for a surprising twist about St. Patrick’s Day. The beloved champion of Ireland, was - actually born in Britain! Indeed, it's believed he hailed from the southern regions of Wales. Snatched at the tender age of 16 by Irish pirates, St. Patrick - a dreamer at heart, he visualised his liberating escape from Ireland's shores - and against all odds, he achieved just that. I guess it’s fair to say that St. Patrick was quite the master of manifestation,  Engage in the comments if you've ever FELT THE POWER OF MANIFESTATION…. KEEP IT CLEAN THOUGH YEH! 😊 2. He actually wore blue. Another surprising fact about St. Patrick’s? He actually wore blue, not green. It’s in all of his portraits too. In fact, when George III created the Order of St Patrick, its official colour was a deep sky blue, which was called “St. Patrick’s Blue”. So, what triggered THE  green obsession? In the 18th and 19th centuries, when the Irish were forging an identity distinct from the British crown. The colour green, the three-leaf clover, and St. Patrick himself were woven into a vibrant tapestry of Irish independence. 3. It used to be a dry holiday. Be honest, what comes to mind when you think of St. Paddy’s Day? Green, leprechauns  and alcohol. That’s why this one holds the title for the top mind-boggling fact about St. Patrick’s Day. It’s true, this national holiday in Ireland was initially a dry day (alcohol free). From 1903 to 1970, it was ILLEGAL for pubs in Ireland to be open on March 17, because of the religious connotations of the holiday. So, what changed? Well, the government realised how much money they could make by keeping the pubs open. And of course….. the rest is history. 🍺 On average, about 13 million pints of Guinness are served every year on this day. That’s nearly two and a half Olympic-sized swimming pools. Safe to say  you would definatley have the hiccpups after that!!! 4. And, Leprechauns. The red-haired, green-clothed Leprechaun is commonly associated with St. Patrick’s Day.  But they're not just St. Patrick's Day mascots,. In Irish tales, they were full-on shoe makers for fairies! Ain't that a kick? Leprechauns: the unsung heroes of the fairy world. Give them a little bit more love this St. Patrick's Day, and remember the history behind the fun. 5. Shamrocks 🍀—a three-leafed clover long associated with Ireland—are indelibly associated with St. Paddy’s day. The ‘shamrock’ is a mythical plant, a symbol, something that exists as an idea, shape and colour rather than a scientific species,” Smithsonian’s Bess Lovejoy explains. Modern legend has it that St. Patrick used the three-leafed plant to explain the Holy Trinity while preaching, but despite attempts to link the real-life figure to the practice, historians agree it’s a fable. Whatever or wherever you choose to celebrate St. Patrick's day this year, be sure to have a fun and festive time from all the team KODOBI Ltd 😂

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