St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick's Day in 1776 was more than just an Irish-American celebration... it was also a step towards freedom.

St. Patrick converted the Irish to Christianity, but there's more to know about Ireland's patron saint—like the fact that he wasn't Irish.

Get the real story about this beloved Irish holiday and the patron saint it's named after.

Green was not the first color associated with St. Patrick, so just how did green come to represent the holiday?

Distinguish St. Patrick's Day myths from reality and find out why this holiday is celebrated by millions of Irish people around the world.

Why are shamrocks associated with St. Patrick's Day? The real history of this little green plant is steeped in religion, heritage, and Irish national pride.

The mythological beings known as "leprechauns" have appeared for centuries in Irish folklore. The pot of gold didn't come until much later.

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?

St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland, but was he really Irish? Get the answer now.