St. Patrick’s Day 2025 is here. But why is the celebration celebrated, how come everyone wears green and what does the celebration look like in Sweden?
When is St. Patrick’s Day 2025? The date that applies
St. Patricks Day 2025 falls on March 17. The holiday, which is Ireland’s National Day, always takes place on the same date.
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Why do you celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day?
Saint Patrick’s Day is celebrated in memory of Ireland’s apostle and patron saint Patrick, who must have brought Christianity to Ireland, according to National Encyclopedia. According to experts, however, Patrick was not Irish, states Ap.
According to Gp St. Patrick’s Day was a Christian holiday as early as the 17th century. However, there was no talk of any further celebration, but rather sacred obligations for Irish Catholics.
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Why is green associated with St. Patrick’s Day?
St. Patrick’s Day has not always been associated with the color green – although today it is seen in connection with celebrations worldwide. In the 17th century, the holiday was rather associated with the color blue, according to GP.
The magazine further states that there are slightly different opinions about why the holiday day is now synonymous with the color green. While some claim that it can be derived from the green in Ireland’s flag and the fact that the country’s nature is often called “emerald green”, others claim that there is a political connection. According to Time Namely, the green color represented nationalist Catholic traditions.
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Celebrated St. Patrick’s Day in Stockholm and Sweden in general?
According to The Swedish-Irish Society in connection with the weekend, which is closest to March 17, has arranged so-called St. Patrick’s Day parades. In 2025, the association organized such a parade on March 15.
On the same date, a St. Patrick’s Day parade was organized in Gothenburg. Over a hundred green -clad people gathered then and marched through the city, according to Gp.
At St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, there are many Irish pubs around Sweden that celebrate the holiday with music, party and a lot of Guiness of course.
According to Carlsberg If there are over 250 taverns in Sweden, serving Guinness, that will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Among these are several pub chains, such as Bishop’s Arms, Pitchers and O’Learys.
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