Americans Going Green on St. Paddy’s Day is So Special

<h1><strong>Who was St. Patrick?</strong></h1> <p>So, I ask myself, why do we celebrate an Irish tradition in America? I want to know especially because I have some Irish ancestry.</p> <p>Well, it begins with a 16-year-old British boy who was kidnapped by Irish pirates in the 5th century from his wealthy family&rsquo;s estate, transported to Ireland, and put into slavery.</p> <p><a href="https://www.history.com/topics/st-patricks-day/who-was-saint-patrick" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">Maewyn Succat</a>&nbsp;worked as a shepherd alone outdoors, isolated from people. Feeling alone and frightened he found comfort in his religious faith and became a devoted Christian.</p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/long-sweet-valuable/americans-going-green-on-st-paddys-day-is-so-special-466346928fea"><strong>Click Here</strong></a></p>