When is St. Patrick's Day?
Friday March 17thThe 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.
St. Patrick's Day has been celebrated in the United States for many years since the country was established. At times, the holiday has been a bit more of a rowdy one, with green beer, parades, and leprechauns. However, in Ireland, St. Patrick's Day takes on a more solemn mood. It wasn't until events in Ireland that some of the Yankee ways spread across the continent that some of the Yankee ways weren't until those events. Corned beef and cabbage is one Irish-American dish that is not familiar to Ireland.
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- Wear green
