St Patrick’s Day Cancelled To Stop The Spread Of Coronavirus
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St Patrick’s Day
Hundreds of Australians were disappointed upon hearing the news that the St Patricks day celebrations have been canceled due to the coronavirus.
On the 17th of March, every year over 2 million residents and tourists flood into the Irish capital for the St Patrick’s Day parade.
According to the reports, there are about 130 recorded cases of coronavirus and also two deaths. Therefore authorities saw it fit to cancel the celebrations held on this day. The government of this country has placed the country on lockdown.
This means that all the schools, colleges, day-cares are temporarily closed. People are being encouraged to stay apart as much as they can.
Therefore allowing the celebrations of St Patrick’s Day will change that as over 500 thousand people will be all over the bars and clubs drinking and celebrating.
What is St Patrick’s Day?
St Patrick was Ireland’s foremost patron saint who died on the 17th of March. This patron is one of those who ministered Christianity in Ireland during the fifth century.
So every year on this day people celebrate. It was a feast day originally and over time it has developed into a celebration of Irish heritage and culture in general.
On this day there are different ways to celebrate. From festivals, parades, dancing, and drinking in different countries that believe in this festival. It is expected to put on green clothing which is a representation of Ireland.
The day is not regarded as a public holiday but either way, it is very popular among Australians.
Usually, it is held on a weekday, therefore the celebrations start after working hours. All the bars, pubs and all other night venues will be packed with people having fun, interacting, celebrating and some will be enjoying their online casino games in their homes on this day.
The day is not only celebrated in Australia but also in all countries that have Irish descendants.
How People Reacted
Although the cancellation is for a good cause, many people showed their disappointment in not having to celebrate this day. Most bartenders showed unhappiness as it is one of the days where they make more than the usual as many people visit bars and pubs.
Conclusion
St Patrick’s Day is a special day among the Australian and all other Irish descendants, it is a global celebration. on this day people will be celebrating the death of the Patron Saint who ministered Christianity in Ireland. people do different things from festivals, marching in the streets and sitting in bars and pubs and other night venues. there they will be having fun drinking and celbrating whilst putting on green cloithing or accessories.
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