What is St. Patrick's Day

St. Patrick's Day is a cultural and religious holiday celebrated on March 17th, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick (c.385–461), the foremost patron saint of Ireland. The day commemorates Saint Patrick and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland, and celebrates the heritage and culture of the Irish in general.

St. Patrick's Day is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, Montserrat, and Newfoundland and Labrador. It is also celebrated in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. The day is often associated with the wearing of green clothing or accessories, eating traditional Irish food, drinking green beer, and attending parades and festivals.

St. Patrick is said to have been born in Roman Britain in the 4th century. He was captured by Irish raiders and taken to Ireland as a slave. He eventually escaped and returned to Britain, where he became a priest. Later, he returned to Ireland as a missionary and is credited with bringing Christianity to the island.

St. Patrick's Day has been celebrated in Ireland for over 1,000 years. The first recorded celebration was in 990 AD. The day became a national holiday in Ireland in 1903. In the United States, St. Patrick's Day was first celebrated in Boston in 1737. The day became a national holiday in the United States in 1995.

St. Patrick's Day is a day of celebration for Irish people and those of Irish descent. It is a day to remember the history and culture of Ireland, and to celebrate the arrival of Christianity to the island.

Here are some fun facts about St. Patrick's Day:

• The traditional color of St. Patrick's Day is green. This is because green is the color of the shamrock, which is a plant that is associated with Saint Patrick.
• The first St. Patrick's Day parade was held in Boston in 1737.
• The largest St. Patrick's Day parade in the world is held in New York City.
• The traditional food of St. Patrick's Day is corned beef and cabbage.
• The traditional drink of St. Patrick's Day is green beer.

St. Patrick's Day is a day of celebration and fun for people of all ages. It is a day to remember the history and culture of Ireland, and to celebrate the arrival of Christianity to the island.

If you are looking for a way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, there are many things you can do. You can attend a parade, eat traditional Irish food, drink green beer, or listen to Irish music. You can also learn more about the history and culture of Ireland.

No matter how you choose to celebrate, St. Patrick's Day is a day of fun and celebration.