For more than 1000 years, St. Patrick’s Day has been celebrated in Ireland every year on 17 March. Over the years, the ...

While St. Patrick's Day celebrations often produce images ... Here's a look at who Ireland's patron saint was and why he is celebrated each year. The first historical record of revelry for St ...

What does St. Patrick's Day celebrate? Originally, the Irish holiday was meant to honor the patron saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick. Now, the day has become a celebration of Irish culture.

St. Patrick's Day, honoring the patron saint of Ireland, is celebrated globally on March 17. Originating as a religious holiday, it has evolved into a celebration of Irish culture, particularly in ...

NEW YORK -- If it's March, and it's green, it must be St. Patrick's Day. The day honoring the patron saint of Ireland is a global celebration of Irish heritage. And nowhere is that more so than in ...

While St. Patrick's Day is not recognized as a federal ... 1601. The tale of Saint Patrick likely traveled from Ireland to the Americas in the 16th century by way of Richard Arthur, a priest ...

St. Patrick's Day is celebrated annually on March 17 in honor of the patron saint of Ireland. While not a federal or state holiday in Michigan, many cities hold parades and events to celebrate ...

Why is the shamrock a symbol of St. Patrick's Day? Legend has it that Saint Patrick used a three-leaved shamrock to explain the concept of Christianity's Holy Trinity to the people of Ireland ...