St. patrick's day

Saint Patrick is the patron saint and national apostle of Ireland. St Patrick is credited with bringing christianity to Ireland.  So, why is it celebrated on March 17th? One theory is that that is the day that St. Patrick died.

Saint Patrick's Day has come to be associated with everything Irish: anything green and gold, shamrocks and luck.

In American cities with a large Irish population, St. Patrick's Day is a very big deal. Big cities and small towns alike celebrate with parades, "wearing of the green," music and songs, Irish food and drink, and activities for kids such as crafts, coloring and games. Some communities even go so far as to dye rivers or streams green!