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Snakes, Saints, and Shadows: The Untold Story of St. Patrick’s Day

Mar 17, 2026 · 11 min · Ep 27

Everyone wears green on March 17th… but do you know what the “snakes” really represented?

This episode dives into the true history of St. Patrick’s Day — from Christian conversion to cultural erasure — and how modern witches can reclaim the day by honoring those lost to persecution.

Why some witches wear red and black instead of green.
 How the holiday became a global drinking event.
 And what remembrance can look like in modern practice.

Snakes. Saints. Shadows.

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