What is St. Patrick's Day?
The Feast of St. Patrick's Day, also known as the Feast of St. Patrick, is launched on St. Patrick's Day in the United States. Many will dress green in honor of the Irish and decorate with shamrocks on March 17th. According to lore, the wearing of the green symbol dates back to a tale told about St. Patrick in 1726. St. Patrick (c.) Patrick (c.) Patrick (c.) Patrick (c.) (AD 385–461) illustrated the Holy Trinity with the shamrock and wore green clothing. Although the tale is unlikely to be true, many will revel in the Irish roots and eat traditional Irish fare, too.
St. Patrick's Day has been observed in the United States since long before the country was established. At times, the holiday has been a bit more tumultuous one, with green beer, parades, and leprechauns. However, in Ireland, St. Patrick's Day takes on a more solemn mood. Some of the Yankee ways were not widely distributed across the pond until events in Ireland's broadcast. Corned beef and cabbage is one Irish-American dish that is not native to Ireland.
How to celebrate #stpatricksday
- Wear green
