What are the images that recur to your memory when you hear the word “Ireland”? Hmm… Whiskey, shamrock, fighting for independence…and, of course, Saint Patrick’s Day! What a great holiday. Even though the holiday itself may seem very unserious, it has very earnest religious background. It was a solely religious holiday till 1903 but remains religious observance in Ireland. But commonly people pay little attention to the religious side of this holiday. (more…)