The Pagan Origins of St. Patrick’s Day

Why is St. Patrick’s Day celebrated on the 17th of March? Turns out there’s more to the story than most people realize.

FYI: You can read a slightly longer (text) version of this essay over on IrishMyths.com: https://irishmyths.com/2023/03/11/ori...

Intro (Why Do We Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on March 17th?) 00:00

Was St. Patrick’s Day Pegged to the Spring Equinox? 01:48

Is Nuada of the Silver Hand Actually the Persian Prophet Zoroaster? 03:33

The Loughcrew Equinox: How the Pre-Celtic Irish Used a Megalith to Mark an Important Astronomical Moment 06:32

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