not only that [and more importantly] they hit the Grand Slam by beating France! It was an outstanding game! I can seriously get into this sport!Most importantly, today is St. Patrick's Day, my personal favorite! I learned a few facts:
#1 St. Patrick was born in Wales, the son of a Christian Deacon. When he was sixteen he was captured and taken as a slave to Ireland. For six years, Patrick wandered the hillsides as a shepard, alone with his flock of sheep. It was during these lonely days that Patrick embraced religion wholeheartedly, and when he eventually escaped the island he began to dedicate his life to his faith, spending years studying within the Church.See the Video
History holds that Patrick heard the voice of God, commanding him to return to Ireland and spread Christianity. Many stories claim that St. Patrick performed incredible feats, such as banishing all snakes from Ireland. While these stories may not be true, the priest's influence has affected the island to this day, where now the majority of the population are Christian followers.
#2 Not such a big deal in England where I had to tell to proprietor of one pub that is WAS St. Patrick's Day. Most of today's festivities, honestly, were overshadowed by Wales victory in Six Nations.
#3 Next year, I'm going to the Emerald Isle. The motherland. Where celebrations would be propper! Imagine if they also won Six Nations at the same time!
