Monday, March 17, 2025

Did You Know? St. Paddy’s Day Edition

 



  1. The phrase "Kiss me, I'm Irish," comes from the Blarney Stone legend, which is supposed to bring luck to you if you kiss it. 
  2. Patrick's Day was originally meant to celebrate a day honoring Saint Patrick for introducing Christianity to Ireland in the fifth century.
  3. Leprechauns, mythological beings, are a part of St. Patrick's Day lore and Irish culture
  4. According to Irish legends, Saint Patrick changed his name to Patricius after becoming a priest. His name at birth was Maewyn Succat
  5. St. Paddy's Day is celebrated annually on March 17, which is the anniversary of Saint Patrick's death, not his birthday, dates are uncertain estimates are 5th century.

#PearleVisionRobinson

#DrClaudiaWendel

#PittsburghOptometrist

#PittsburghEyeCare


at

No comments:

Post a Comment

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)

The Science of Sunglasses

  On a bright, sunny day, many people grab their sunglasses without considering the science behind them. When buying a new pair of shades, m...

  • No Tobacco Day
      The World Health Organization's World "No Tobacco Day" occurs on May 31st every year. It was created to bring awareness to m...
  • 2023 Eye Drop Recall is Expanding
      Earlier this year, in April, I posted about a nationwide recall of eye drops, by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA has now ...
  • The Science of Sunglasses
      On a bright, sunny day, many people grab their sunglasses without considering the science behind them. When buying a new pair of shades, m...