Something about St. Patrick's Day!!

Okay, I didn't write this one... my friend Kristin wrote it and she wanted me to put it on for her... this is her opinion on things. Enjoy!

Many people don't know the story behind Saint Patrick. When he was sixteen he was taken as a slave by Irish raiders and and forced into slavery. He lived there for six years before returning to his family. He entered the church and returned to Ireland as an ordained bishop in the north and west of the island. Saint Patrick drove "snakes" out of Ireland and it was said to be a miracle. What a lot of people do not realize is that serpents was a metaphor for early Pagan religions of Ireland. Christianity was brought to Emerald Isle by Saint Patrick. He nearly eliminated Paganism. As Pagans, we need to take a stand and refuse to observe this day which gives honor to the man who eliminated Paganism. All Pagans and Wiccans wear some sort of snake attire instead of green clothes. Show support and let's start a new tradition... All Snakes Day!