{"id":614,"date":"2016-03-20T07:07:25","date_gmt":"2016-03-20T07:07:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.boomerbabelife.com\/?p=614"},"modified":"2016-03-20T07:07:25","modified_gmt":"2016-03-20T07:07:25","slug":"hail-glorious-st-patrick","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.boomerbabelife.com\/?p=614","title":{"rendered":"Hail Glorious St. Patrick"},"content":{"rendered":"

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As a child growing up in Ireland, St. Patrick’s day was always a very special day. We had the day off from school as it was a national holiday, and also, I got to celebrate my birthday. For many years, I actually thought March 17th was my birthday until my Mum informed me it was March 12th. Then, of course, my name is Patricia…so yes, St Patrick was my favourite Saint!<\/p>\n

Naturally, now that I am all grown up (says who?) my devotion to St. Patrick has continued. I recall walking up to church on the day — bright spring sunshine and the sight of daffodils everywhere. In church, all the children would wear their special St. Patrick’s day badges with pride, and we would sing:<\/p>\n

‘Hail Glorious Saint Patrick, dear saint of our Isle;
\n<\/strong><\/em>On us thy poor children, bestow a sweet smile.
\n<\/strong><\/em>And now thou art high in the mansions above
\n<\/strong><\/em>On Erin’s green valleys, look down in thy love’.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Then it was home and party time!! As you can see from my photos this year, I have continued with the St Patrick’s day celebrations. Hope you had fun!!<\/p>\n

Hugs,
\nPatricia xxx<\/p>\n

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