The main reason behind the celebration of Saint Patrick's Day is to remember the traditional death date of Saint Patrick who was one of the topmost religious saints of Ireland. It has been celebrated by most of the churches including the Eastern Orthodox Church, Lutheran Church, Catholic Church and Anglican Communion.
It celebrates the culture and history of the Irish people and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland through Saint Patrick. The celebrations usually involve festivals, public parades, ceilis and wearing green attire or shamrocks. Many people also consume alcohol on this day.
It is a public holiday in Ireland and is widely celebrated across the United States, Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Brazil, especially among Irish communities. It is more than a national festival as it is celebrated across different countries.
The celebrations of the day are majorly influenced by Irish communities, particularly which have been developed in North America. However, in recent times the celebrations of the day have been criticized because it has become very commercialized and encouraged negative stereotypes for Irish communities.
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