St. Patrick's Day

Saint Patrick is patron saint of Ireland who died on March 17. St. Patrick's Day is a feast day. This day is celebrated under Saint Patrick's name because he brought Christianity to the pagan Irish. The color green is largely associated with the holiday because Saint Patrick explained the holy trinity using a shamrock. Drinking also increases on this holiday because the ban against drinking is lifted. Many countries celebrate this just as a celebration rather than a public holiday. It is a public holiday in Ireland, Northern Ireland, and some Canadian provinces.