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  2. Saint Patrick's Day - Wikipedia

    • Saint Patrick's Day, or the Feast of Saint Patrick (Irish: Lá Fhéile Pádraig, lit. 'the Day of the Festival of Patrick'), is a religious and cultural holiday held on 17 March, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick (c. 385 – c. 461), the foremost patron saint of Ireland. Saint Patrick's Day was made an official Christian feast day in the early 17th century and is observed by … See more

    Official nameSaint Patrick's Day
    Also calledFeast of Saint Patrick · Lá Fhéile Pádraig · Patrick's Day · (St) Paddy's Day · (St) Patty's Day (chiefly North America)
    TypeEthnic, national, Christian
    Saint Patrick

    Saint Patrick was a 5th-century Romano-British Christian missionary and Bishop in Ireland. Much of what is known about Saint Patrick comes from the Declaration, which was allegedly written by Patrick himself. It is believed … See more

    Celebration and traditions

    Present day Saint Patrick's Day celebrations have been greatly influenced by those that developed among the Irish diaspora, especially in North America. Until the late 20th century, Saint Patrick's Day was often … See more

     
  1. St. Patrick’s Day is a cultural and religious holiday held annually on March 17. Named after the patron saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick, the day celebrates Irish heritage with food, parades, drinks, Irish lore, and an assortment of green-colored things—green beer, anyone?
    www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/article/saint-p…
    St. Patrick’s Day is a global celebration of Irish culture that takes place annually on March 17, the anniversary of the patron saint of Ireland's death in the fifth century.
    www.history.com/topics/st-patricks-day
    St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated annually on March 17, the anniversary of his death in the fifth century. St. Patrick’s Day 2023 will take place on Friday, March 17. The Irish have observed this day as a religious holiday for over 1,000 years.
    www.history.com/topics/st-patricks-day/history-of-s…
    His feast day is observed on 17 March, the supposed date of his death. It is celebrated in Ireland and among the Irish diaspora as a religious and cultural holiday. In the dioceses of Ireland, it is both a solemnity and a holy day of obligation.
    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Patrick
  2. St. Patrick’s Day: Origins, Meaning & Background - HISTORY

  3. Saint Patrick’s Day | History, Traditions, & Facts

    Oct 25, 2002 · St. Patrick’s Day is the feast day of St. Patrick, a patron saint of Ireland. Originally celebrated with religious feasts and services, St. Patrick’s Day became a secular celebration of Irish culture when it reached the United …

  4. St. Patrick’s Day: Parade, Facts & Traditions ‑ HISTORY

  5. St Patrick's Day: 10 Surprising Facts - TIME

    Mar 16, 2024 · Here are 10 surprising facts you may not have known about how St. Patrick’s Day started, its legendary symbols, and how it’s still celebrated today. People often wonder: “What is the true...

  6. Saint Patrick's Day in the United States - Wikipedia

    Learn about the history and traditions of Saint Patrick's Day in America, from the first recorded celebration in 1601 to the modern parades and festivities. Find out how Irish immigrants and Irish-Americans have celebrated their culture and …

  7. St. Patrick's Day celebrations in Columbus | 10tv.com

    Mar 3, 2024 · COLUMBUS, Ohio — It's almost St. Patrick's Day! The celebration of Irish heritage falls on March 17 every year. The holiday honors Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland who is known for...

  8. Saint Patrick's Day facts and information - National …

    Feb 1, 2019 · Learn about the origins and customs of St. Patrick's Day, a cultural and religious holiday celebrated on March 17. Find out who was Saint Patrick, how corned beef and cabbage became a staple, and why we wear green.

  9. Who Was St. Patrick? ‑ Celebratation, Ireland, Catholic

    Oct 14, 2009 · Learn about the life and legacy of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, who was born in Britain and became a Christian missionary in the 4th century. Discover how he incorporated Irish culture into his lessons and why …

  10. When is St. Patrick's Day? 2024 date and why we …

    Jan 15, 2024 · St. Patrick’s Day, the feast day of the patron saint of Ireland, falls on March 17 every year. In 2024, March 17 is a Sunday. In 2024, March 17 is a Sunday. What's corned beef anyway?: