Irish Flags | St Patricks Day Flags | St Patricks Decorations | 12 PACK

Irish Flags | St Patricks Day Flags | St Patricks Decorations | 12PK

Size : 12X18 DOZEN 9003D

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Celebrate your Pride this St. Patrick’s Day with these Flags. This wonderful Flag measures 12”x18” and is made of polyester. These flags include a sturdy wooden handle and would be a great addition to your St. Patrick’s Day party! Buy in Bulk and Save!

Matches well with Erin Go Bragh Irish Tam with Green Brim!

All you need to know about History of St Pats & Flags :

What is St. Patrick's Day and why is it celebrated?

St. Patrick's Day is a religious feast day in Irish culture celebrated on March 17 every year in the memory of St. Patrick. March 17 is the official death date of St. Patrick, who was a primary saint and bishop of Ireland. He was amongst one of those saints who acted as the minister of Christianity in Ireland during the 5th century. His death day is observed as a day of solemnity and day of holy obligation. The day is celebrated with lots of enthusiasm and special St. Patrick's Decorations.

How is this day celebrated?

St. Patrick's Day is a kind of festival all around the Irish community celebrated with parades, drinks, dancing and lot of partying. The parade is followed by hoisting St. Patrick's Day flag. This day is not only celebrated in Ireland but in many other parts of the world by Irish community. Green is the color of this festival. People prefer to wear something in green, not only clothing but foods and drinks are also dyed in green color on this special occasion. There are special St. Patrick's Decorations all around the city. People make sure to have best of St Patty’s decorations amongst everyone in their social circle. People use St. Patrick's Day flags outside their houses. Some of them also use international flags along with, to promote their culture around the world. Around each city, you will find many vendors who must have kept St Patricks Flags for Sale along with other decoration items. St. Patrick's flag has St. Patrick's red saltire on a white background. The cross or saltire on the flag is different from usual crosses and the use of it had been very controversial since its inception.

This day is observed as the public holiday in Ireland, leaving the public to enjoy the entire day. Children indulge themselves in having sweets and playing all day long. They get miniatures of these green flagswhich they keep holding in their hands the entire day. While children enjoy playing, adults indulge themselves in some drinking at pubs. Some people also plan the visit to pilgrimage to Purgatory to seek blessings and forgiveness for their sins. They visit holy places chanting St. Patrick's name holding Irish flags in their hands. People holding these Irish flags gives them feeling of patriotism and keep them connected with them their country and culture.