St. Patrick's Day

1. St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, is one of Christianity’s most widely known figures. But for all of his prevalence in culture, namely the holiday held on the day of his death that bears his name, his life remains somewhat of a mystery.
2. The Origins of St. Patrick's Day. St. Patrick's Day celebrates the Roman Catholic feast day of the patron saint of Ireland. St. Patrick died on March 17, 461.
3. The first documented St. Patrick's Day Celebration in Philadelphia was held in 1771. Philadelphia's Friendly Sons of St. Patrick was found to honor St. Patrick and to provide relief to Irish immigrants in the city. Irish Americans have celebrated St.Patrick's Day in Philadelphia since their arrival in America.
4. Many might believe that the Emerald Isle and the color green are linked because of the country's verdant landscape, but the association actually traces its roots to Irish political history.
5. St. Patrick's Day is an annual feast day celebrating the patron saint the day is named after.St. Patrick's Day is the national holiday of Ireland and is usually celebrated on March 17.St. Patrick's Day has become a popular holiday in the United States.