Saint Patrick is most known for driving the snakes from Ireland. It is true there are no snakes in Ireland, but there probably never have been – the island was separated from the rest of the continent at the end of the Ice Age. As in many old pagan religions, serpent symbols were common and often worshipped. Driving the snakes from Ireland was probably symbolic of putting an end to that pagan practice. While not the first to bring christianity to Ireland, it is Patrick who is said to have encountered the Druids at Tara and abolished their pagan rites.
true here, quoted "St. Patrick's Day is practically the Massachusetts official pride day, and its celebration is mandatory, not optional, wherever you travel..."
I don't know being a pagan I don't celebrate "St. Patrick's Day". Due to my love of Ireland I personally celebrate Ireland on that day. Hay be happy, your country has a holiday that is celebrated in other parts of the world, one that is enjoyed and loved. That can only be said by few.
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RE: paddys day w.t.f
I have no idea why real snakes didn't make it to Ireland. But the pagan "snakes" were never "really" driven out of Ireland.