GC2558Q St. Patrick's Day (Traditional Cache) in New Hampshire, United States created by N1MXJ

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GC2558Q ▼

A cache by N1MXJ Message this owner

Hidden : 3/17/2010

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Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:

Happy St. Patrick's Day! This cache is easy and fun for the whole family! The path is paved to begin with and then changes to grass/gravel This is a community bike / run / walk system of trails. The cache is a sandwich size lock-n-lock with St. Patricks Day themed trinkets for trade. You can park in one of several places - either from downtown Peterborough, past the fire station on Summer to Hunt to Tarbell or park on the circle at the bottom of Prescott Hill Road off Rt. 202.

Cache NOTES: Please observe parking signs posted at some of the areas, in particular if you go to the parking area on Tarbell Rd. Please do not block traffic if you park at the bottom of Prescott Hill Rd. Please be sure the cache is hidden well.

As in the other caches in the 'holiday' series - here is the story of St. Patrick's Day. Enjoy, have fun, and happy caching.

St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland was born in Britain to wealthy parents near the end of the fourth century. He is believed to have died on March 17th around 460 A.D. At the age of sixteen, Patrick was taken prisoner by a group of Irish raiders that were attacking his family’s estate. They took Patrick back to Ireland where he spent six years in captivity. During his captivity. Patrick escaped and returned to Britain where he studied to become a priest. The church sent him back to Ireland to work with the Irish people.

St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated on March 17th, and it is the day of a religious feast and the anniversary of his death in the fifth century. The Irish have observed this day for over a thousand years. The day usually falls during the season of lent, Irish families would traditionally attend church in the morning and celebrate in the afternoon. Lenten prohibitions against the consumption of meat were waived and people would dance, drink, and feast on the traditional meal of Irish bacon and cabbage.

St. Patrick’s Day celebrations also include parades, and the first parade did not take place in Ireland, it was here in the United States. Irish soldiers serving in the English military marched through New York City on March 17, 1762. Along with their music, the parade helped the soldiers reconnect with their Irish roots, as well as fellow Irishman serving in the English army. Irish patriotism among American immigrants flourished and promoted the rise of ‘Irish-Aid’ societies, like the Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick. Each of these groups would hold annual parades featuring bagpipes and drums (this tradition continues today). In 1848, several New York Irish aid societies united their parades to form one New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Today, that parade is the worlds oldest and the largest in the United States with over 150,000 participants. Each year, nearly three million people line the 1.5 mile parade route to watch the five hour procession. Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Savannah also celebrate the day with parades.

Today, St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated by people of all backgrounds in the United States, Canada, and Australia, as well as other locations from Ireland, Japan, Singapore, and Russia. Symbols and traditions of St Patrick’s Day include the Shamrock, Irish Music, the Snake, Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner, and the Leprechaun. Additional information on Ireland and St. Patrick’s Day is available at (visit link)

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Decryption Key

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