St. Patrick’s Day

Saint Patrick's Day, or the Feast of Saint Patrick, is a cultural and religious celebration held on 17 March, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick, the foremost patron saint of Ireland.

Wearing green shirts and leprechaun costumes on St. Patrick's Day are traditions that started in the 17th century. When people wore green ribbons and shamrocks on March 17 to honor Ireland's patron saint.Pinching people who didn't wear green reminded them that leprechauns would sneak up behind them anytime.