Hi everyone,
Happy St. Patrick's Day! We hope you enjoy the day by wearing green or learning more about Irish culture and St. Patrick's Day.
About St. Patrick's Day:
- St. Patrick's Day is celebrated annually on March 17th and is a day to commemorate the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick.
- The holiday was originally a religious feast day in the 17th century and was celebrated by Irish immigrants in the United States, who wanted to honor their heritage.
- The first St. Patrick's Day parade was held in New York City in 1762, and since then, the holiday has become a popular celebration all over the world.
- People now celebrate St. Patrick's Day with parades, parties, music, food, and dancing. Many also wear green clothing and shamrocks, and some even dye rivers or fountains green in honor of the holiday.
Interesting facts about the color green being associated with St. Patrick's Day:
- Wearing green on St. Patrick's Day is a multifaceted tradition. Green is a nod to Ireland's lush landscapes, often called the "Emerald Isle." It's also tied to St. Patrick, who used a green shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity. Furthermore, green is a color in the Irish flag, symbolizing the Catholic and nationalist parts of Ireland. Folklore adds another layer: wearing green supposedly makes you invisible to pinch-happy leprechauns. Whether you're trying to avoid a pinch or join in the festivities, donning green has become a universal way to celebrate Irish culture.
We hope you enjoy celebrating St. Patrick's Day!
Thank you,
People Team
Hey everyone 👋
It's St. Patrick's Day! ☘️ St. Patrick's Day is celebrated annually on March 17th and is a day to commemorate the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick.
We hope you enjoy this day by wearing something green, indulging in foods that are green, and/or learning a little bit more about St. Patrick's Day and Irish culture and history.
Fun facts about the color green for St. Patrick's Day:
- Symbolism of Green: The color green is closely associated with Ireland, which is often referred to as the "Emerald Isle" due to its lush, green landscapes. ⛰️🌿
- St. Patrick and Green: St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, is said to have used the green shamrock, a three-leaved plant, to explain the concept of the Holy Trinity to the Irish. ☘️
- Nationalism: Green is one of the colors in the Irish flag, representing the Catholic and nationalist parts of Ireland. 🇮🇪
- Warding off Bad Luck: Folklore suggests that wearing green makes you invisible to leprechauns, which are notorious for pinching 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. 👒
- Celebration: The day is a celebration of Irish culture and, by extension, its emblematic color. 💚
Thank you! 🙏
Your People Team
Hi all,
Happy St. Patrick's Day! Celebrated every March 17th, this holiday began as a religious feast in the 17th century and has since grown into a global event featuring parades, parties, and more.
The tradition of wearing green links back to Ireland's nickname, the "Emerald Isle," St. Patrick's use of a green shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity, and the color's representation in the Irish flag.
Don't forget, folklore says wearing green also keeps you safe from mischievous leprechauns!
Enjoy the festivities, whether you're donning green or soaking up Irish culture.
Thank you,
People Team
How to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day at work
St. Patrick's Day is celebrated annually on March 17th and is a day to commemorate the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick. The holiday was originally a religious feast day in the 17th century and was celebrated by Irish immigrants in the United States, who wanted to honor their heritage.
The first St. Patrick's Day parade was held in New York City in 1762, and since then, the holiday has become a popular celebration all over the world. In modern times, people celebrate St. Patrick's Day with parades, parties, music, food, and dancing. Many also wear green clothing and shamrocks, and some even dye rivers or fountains green in honor of the holiday.
Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day at the office is a great way to boost morale and add some fun to your day. A few ways you can encourage your team to celebrate together include:
- Host a potluck lunch with traditional Irish dishes, such as Irish stew and soda bread. Be sure to include some healthy options too!
- Decorate the office with shamrocks, leprechauns, and other festive decorations.
- Have a St. Patrick’s Day-themed costume contest, and give prizes for the best costumes.
- Put together a trivia game, or have your employees design their own St. Patrick’s Day-themed games.
- Have a “green” day, where everyone wears green and donates to an environmental cause.
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