When is St. Patrick's Day

St. Patrick's Day is a cultural and religious celebration held on March 17, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick (c. 385–461), the foremost patron saint of Ireland.

St. Patrick's Day is a national holiday in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland and the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

The day commemorates Saint Patrick and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland, and celebrates the heritage and culture of the Irish in general.

Celebrations generally involve public parades and festivals, céilidhs, and the wearing of green attire or shamrocks.

Irish people have been celebrating this day since the 17th century. In the 20th century, the holiday spread to other countries, particularly the United States, where it is celebrated by Irish Americans and others.

The largest St. Patrick's Day parade in the world is held in New York City, which has had a parade since 1762.

The wearing of green on St. Patrick's Day is a relatively recent tradition, dating back to the 19th century.

Before that, the color associated with St. Patrick was blue.

The shamrock is a three-leafed plant that is said to have been used by St. Patrick to explain the Holy Trinity to the pagan Irish.

Today, the shamrock is a popular symbol of Ireland and is often worn on St. Patrick's Day.

St. Patrick's Day is a popular time to drink green beer.

In fact, Guinness, the Irish stout, sells more beer on St. Patrick's Day than any other day of the year.

So, if you're looking for a way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, there are plenty of options.

You can attend a parade, go to a cééilidh, or simply wear green and drink some green beer.