March 17th is National Corned Beef And Cabbage, St. Patrick's and more!

National Corned Beef And Cabbage Day

In the United States, National Corned Beef and Cabbage Day falls on March 17th, the same day as St. Patrick's Day.

St. Patrick's Day

The Feast of St. Patrick's Day marks the start of a worldwide celebration also known as the Feast of St. Patrick. Many people will dress green in honor of the Irish and decorate with shamrocks on March 17th. According to lore, the wearing of the green garment dates back to a tale told about St. Patrick in 1726. St. Patrick (c.) Patrick (c.) The shamrock was used to illustrate the Holy Trinity and was dressed in green clothing in AD 385–461. Although the tale is unlikely to be true, many will revel in the Irish roots and enjoy traditional Irish fare, too.