Celebrating St. Patrick's Day

St. Patrick's Day is a widely celebrated holiday in the United States, Ireland and Irish communities around the globe. Established in honor of Ireland's patron saint, festivities are held annually...

St. Patrick's Day is a traditional Irish holiday, but it is gleefully celebrated throughout the world. In some instances the religious meanings and purpose of the day are observed, but many enjoy...

St. Patrick's Day, or St. Paddy's Day, is the annual commemoration of the death of the patron saint of Ireland. Those who mark the March 17 holiday might celebrate with parties and parades; some...

On March 17, millions of people across the United States celebrate in the Irish tradition known as St. Patrick's Day. The holiday has been around for hundreds of years, and while the history of...

The wearin' o' the green, corned beef and cabbage, green beer, shamrocks and leprechauns--they all add up to St. Patrick's Day in most American minds. But are they really Irish traditions?

St. Patrick's Day is a festive holiday celebrated on March 17 by people of many nationalities and religions who often know little about the history of St. Patrick or the holiday's symbols. Most...

Saint Patrick's Day celebrates the patron saint of Ireland. In the early fifth century A.D., a former Irish slave named Patrick worked to convert the pagan Irish to Christianity, preaching and...

Almost everyone celebrates St. Patrick's day today, even if it's just to wear green to avoid being pinched. However, there are many misconceptions surrounding this popular holiday.

St. Patrick's Day brings to mind shamrocks and pinches. Some St. Patrick's Day traditions are based deeply in Irish lore. Others were created along the way to the St. Patrick's celebrations around...

St. Patty's day is more than just drinking yourself silly. Get familiar with this Irish holiday and celebrate it the traditional way.

The history of St. Patrick is an interesting one that includes a bloody battle between the Catholics and the nature worshipers, a.k.a. "pagans", for Ireland. This restless energy seems...

March 17th is St. Patrick's Day and for many it is a day of partying, parades, eating corned beef and cabbage and drinking green beer. But for the Irish it is also a day of prayer and...

Saint Patrick’s Day is a national holiday in Ireland and is an annual day of feasting to celebrate St. Patrick, one of the patron saints of Ireland. It is also celebrated in many other countries,...

Ah, the luck of the Irish is upon us once again me friends! Green Beer, Green eggs, parades, and who could forget the green beads! Like it or not, the holiday is coming and St. Patrick’s Day is a...

St. Patrick falls on March 17th and he is the patron of Ireland so celebrating St. Patrick's' Day is an Irish tradition that quickly spread to the United States and also Europe even though apart...

The following was gleaned from Irish citizens, some of whom are my relatives! In contrast to stereotype, here’s how to have a “real” Irish St Paddy’s Day:

St. Patrick falls on March 17th and he is the patron of Ireland so celebrating St. Patrick’s’ Day is an Irish tradition that quickly spread to the United States and also Europe even though apart...

This holiday is celebrated around the world on March 17th to honor St. Patrick who is the patron of Ireland. Go ahead and take part in this wonderful celebration even if you are not Irish.

St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on March 17 in many places around the world by Irish and non-Irish alike. While St. Patrick's Day commemorates the saint that helped to spread Christianity in...

Irish folklore is an integral part of the Irish culture. It adds a richness and sense of magic and mystery to the history of Ireland.

St. Patrick's Day is one of the leading celebrations found within the country of Ireland. It is held in honor of St. Patrick, a patron saint of Ireland who is believed to have died on March 17....

Irish leprechaun legends are ancient and fascinating. The stories are diverse as the regions of Ireland. It's fun to learn all about the history of leprechauns and Irish folklore. St. Patrick's...

Saint Patrick was born late in the fourth century. He was considered an apostle of Christianity to Ireland and became the patron saint of that country. Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated on March...

St. Patrick was born in Wales in the fourth century. He was abducted and brought to Ireland where he later spread Christianity and became the patron saint of the country, for allegedly driving out...

St. Patrick’s Day celebrates the life the patron saint of Ireland, a man who helped to bring Christianity to the pagans on the green isle. In addition to celebrating the man, St. Patrick’s Day is...

On March 17 you could take in your town's St. Paddy's Day parade, and then wander down to the local pub for some green beer (which is strictly an American invention). But why not try something a...