March 17 is St. Patrick's Day, or "Paddy's Day" as it's known in Ireland. But what exactly is celebrated on this day, and why March 17? Here's a look back at the history and origins of St. Patrick's ...

Every March 17th, the Irish don their green attire to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in style. But do you know why this particular color has become so closely tied to the festivities? Here’s the story.

For more than 1000 years, St. Patrick’s Day has been celebrated in Ireland every year on 17 March. Over the years, the religious holiday commemorating the death of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of ...

What does St. Patrick's Day celebrate? Originally, the Irish holiday was meant to honor the patron saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick. Now, the day has become a celebration of Irish culture. Born in ...

Of the many things associated with the feast day of Ireland’s patron saint, a small number originate with the religious day of observance. There are now two St. Patrick’s Day days worldwide. One is an ...

Growing up as an Irish woman, I often wondered why a Romano-British man became Ireland’s enduring global icon, eclipsing nearly every Irish woman in history. Yet every March, millions worldwide ...

While St Patrick’s Day is marked across the globe, Armagh is the place where his legacy continues to shape the landscape and ...

Here's a look at the history behind St. Patrick's Day and what to know about Springfield's celebration.