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St. Patrick’s Day - Get parade ready!
St. Patrick’s Day takes place every year on the 17th of March. It is the feast day of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. The celebration began as religious feasts and ceremonies, it was later developed into a celebration of Irish culture where parades occurred after the religious traditions. This feast day is now celebrated globally.
What is the true meaning of St. Patrick’s Day?
St. Patrick is believed to have been born in Roman Britain and was kidnapped at the age of 16 and brought to Ireland and treated as a slave. He escaped but returned to Ireland to convert Irish people to Christianity. On the 17th of March A.D. 465, he passed away. Throughout his lifetime he established monasteries, churches and schools, he also drove the snakes out of Ireland. He used a shamrock to explain the Trinity. Emigrants, particularly in the US transformed the St. Patricks’s Day tradition into the spectacular holiday it is today.
What do people do in Ireland on St. Patrick’s Day?
On St. Patrick’s Day, there are parades held in almost every town across the country. The largest parade is held in Dublin. Both those involved in the parade and those that are watching dress up in green white and gold. All ages can take part in the parade from young children playing instruments or Irish dancing, to elderly people who are part of a club or society. This day brings the community together to celebrate being Irish.
What to wear for St. Patrick’s Day?
As St.Patricks Day takes place in March and the majority of the day is spent outdoors it is very important to wrap up and stay warm. With this in mind when dressing for the occasion you need to choose appropriate clothing that is comfortable for all the fun activities and will also keep you warm. To help you choose these pieces we have put together a guide featuring our favourite pieces to wear on St. Patricks Day. You can shop our St. Patrick's Day collection of festive apparel and accessories here.
The Book of Kells Scarves
As the St. Patricks Day parades take place outdoors staying warm is a must if you want to soak up the atmosphere. The Book of Kells collection that we stock here at Trinity Gift Shop includes scarves which a perfect for keeping you warm and paying homage to Irish heritage and culture. The Book of Kells Avoca Scarf in a beautiful shade of blue and purple is exclusive to Trinity Gift Shop and inspired by the beauty and lavish illuminations of one of Ireland’s greatest cultural treasures – The Book of Kells.
The Book of Kells Avoca Scarf in a beautiful shade of green is also exclusive to Trinity Gift Shade and pays homage to the lavish imagery and animal ornament of The Book of Kells. Both of these scarves are excellent choices for wearing on St. Patrick’s Day.
Trinity College Dublin Seal Baseball Cap
As you will be spending a lot of time outdoors on St. Patrick’s day headwear is a must. This classic bottle green Trinity College Dublin baseball cap is perfect for keeping you protected from the wind, rain and even the sun. As it is a bottle green shade it is very fitting for the day that’s in it. It also includes the Trinity College Dublin motto 'Perpetuis futuris temporibus duraturam', which translates as 'It will last into endless future times'.
Trinity College Dublin Crest Sweatshirt
If you are feeling very patriotic go all out and wear a bottle green and white sweater. This sweater is made from blended yarn, it is a soft crew neck sweatshirt which will keep you warm and cosy when enjoying the celebrations. It includes the iconic college crest and rib-knit waist and cuffs. It is a simple yet stylish take on the classic Trinity look.
Solvar Jewellery
If you are more minimal or if green, white and gold aren’t your go-to colours then you can still take part in the fun by adding your very own spin to the day by wearing your favourite pieces of Solvar jewellery. Here at Trinity Gift Shop, we have an exclusive collection of Solvar pieces for you to choose from. Each piece is inspired by Irish culture and heritage. The collection includes earrings, necklaces, bracelets and rings.
