St. Patrick (0:59)
He converted the Irish to Christianity, but there's quite a bit most people don't know about Ireland's patron saint.
Related Videos (10)
-
St. Patrick
St. PatrickVideo Clip (0:59)
Video Clip (0:59)
He converted the Irish to Christianity, but there's quite a bit most people don't know about Ireland's patron saint.
-
History of St. Patrick's Day
History of St. Patrick's DayVideo Clip (3:33)
Video Clip (3:33)
Separate St. Patrick's Day myths from reality and find out all about why and how this holiday is celebrated by millions of Irish around the world.
-
St. Patrick: Why Green?
St. Patrick: Why Green?Video Clip (1:07)
Video Clip (1:07)
Green was not the first color associated with St. Patrick, so just how did green come to represent this holiday?
-
Holiday Foods: Corned Beef and Cabbage
Holiday Foods: Corned Beef and CabbageVideo Clip (3:31)
Video Clip (3:31)
In this Holiday Foods video clip, we learn about what people traditionally eat during St. Patrick's Day. The traditional meal that is eaten on St. Patrick's Day is corned beef and cabbage. Famous Fat Dave talks about the history of St. Patrick's Day.
-
Corned Beef and Cabbage
Corned Beef and CabbageVideo Clip (1:09)
Video Clip (1:09)
How did corned beef and cabbage become a St. Patrick's Day staple? It didn't start in Ireland.
-
Leprechauns
LeprechaunsVideo Clip (1:18)
Video Clip (1:18)
These mythological beings have appeared for centuries in Irish folklorethe pot of gold didn't come until much later.
-
NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade
NYC St. Patrick's Day ParadeVideo Clip (2:00)
Video Clip (2:00)
The St. Patrick's Day Parade on Fifth Avenue is a New York City tradition, but did you know the first one was held even before the Declaration of Independence was signed?
-
Ireland: Deconstructed
Ireland: DeconstructedVideo Clip (2:21)
Video Clip (2:21)
From Ireland's national symbol to its average beer consumption, get the facts on the Emerald Isle.
-
Shamrocks
ShamrocksVideo Clip (0:53)
Video Clip (0:53)
Are shamrocks really lucky? The real history of this little green plant is steeped in religion, heritage and Irish national pride.
-
Holidays Toys: Christmas Unwrapped
Holidays Toys: Christmas UnwrappedVideo Clip (3:49)
Video Clip (3:49)
This History Channel video covers the evolution of Santa Claus in various countries, starting with St. Nicholas in the Middle Ages to the modern Santa Claus in America. Clement Clark Moore's Twas the Night Before Christmas.
Most Popular Videos on History.com
-
History of Valentine's Day
(3:49)
Newest Videos on History.com
-
Vietnam in HD Preview
(2:00)
-
Two For the Road
(1:48)
-
HISTORY says Thanks
(2:47)
Shop HISTORY
-
A Celtic Journey Through Time DVD
From leprechauns to "Riverdance," trace the extraordinary history and legends of the "Emerald Isle."
$19.95
-
Haunted Histories / The Unexplained DVD Set
Part mystery and part legend, the paranormal activity within this set is recounted by eyewitnesses and historians.
$27.93
-
Hollywood's Greatest Villains
The biggest names in movie-making reflect on the most dastardly figures ever to grace the silver screen.
$6.99
Email Updates
Keep up with the latest History shows, online features, special offers and more.
Sign up





