St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations: History, Traditions and more
It’s been said that on St. Patrick’s Day, everyone is Irish. So no matter what your nationality or faith, use our St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations Web Guide to find links to parades, the best places to have fun and of course, tips on beer. We’ve also provided a history of St. Patrick’s Day, and suggestions for family-friendly traditions.
Expand All Guide SectionsHistory of St. Patrick’s Day
Most of the stories about St. Patrick are more mythology than fact, but there’s still plenty to learn about the patron saint of Ireland Once you uncover the history of St. Patrick's Day, you'll see why there are many reasons to celebrate.
Insights for the History of St. Patrick’s Day
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Top Sites for the History of St. Patrick’s Day
For history of St. Patrick’s Day …
The History Channel
Web site offers a robust online exhibit devoted to St. Patrick’s Day. Learn who St. Patrick was and how the holiday originated, then dive into a wide selection of interactive and educational activities.
To learn about St. Patrick …
New Advent
hosts the Catholic Encyclopedia, and provides a detailed biography of St. Patrick. The prose is somewhat archaic and understandably, highly religious, but contains a great deal of interesting information.
Catholic Information Network
publishes “The Confessio,” or confession, of St. Patrick, a firsthand account of his journey to Ireland.
The BBC
did a 2006 feature on the “history and myths” of St. Patrick’s Day. Learn about the many questions swirling around St. Patrick, including whether a Church authority authorized his expedition to Ireland.
St. Patrick’s Day Traditions
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St. Patrick’s Day Travel
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