Comments by "Helen Trope" (@heliotropezzz333) on "Why do we celebrate St Patrick’s Day?" video.

I think it may be because Ireland had to fight to be an independent nation which seems like something to be celebrated whereas England as a nation is associated with creating an Empire which exploited people of other nations, so it's a bit more embarrassing to celebrate its national day. Also the Celts love any excuse for a celebration.
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@danielcox5096 That's because England occupied and settled it starting from the 12th century and eventually let go of part of it but not the other. From then on oppressive laws were enacted and the native population was denied the right to own land, to have an education, to practise their religion, to speak their language to wear native dress, to hold any position of authority, or to vote. This kept them poor. Any improvements made to the land and cabins they rented meant rent rises. Any failure to pay rent meant eviction, even during the famine.
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@danielcox5096 No. I've not 'just googled that' . I've read books on Irish history. I can recommend some if you wish, or you can google the facts I've mentioned to check.
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