Why do we celebrate St. Patrick's Day? Here's what the holiday is all about
As revelers celebrate St. Patrick's Day in 2025, here's a look at who Ireland's patron saint was and the meaning behind the holiday.
How the color of St. Patrick's Day went from blue to green
St. Patrick's Day was once a solemn feast day when you'd be far more likely to see the color blue. In fact, there's even a color known as St. Patrick's blue.
How St. Patrick’s Day became the raucous celebration Americans know
It was among Irish American communities that the day became the celebration it is, from its roots as a more solemn day with a religious observance in Ireland.
Here are 5 things you might not know about St. Patrick’s Day
The holiday has been celebrated in Ireland for over a thousand years in observance of Saint Patrick, who introduced Christianity to Ireland and died on
Our Rich History: Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day — The Irish in our region
By Paul A. Tenkotte Special to NKyTribune St. Patrick’s Day ..is one of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky’s favorite celebrations. Since the 1800s, Cincinnati has been hosting one of the largest St. Patrick’s Day Parades in the nation.
When is St. Patrick Day 2025: How to celebrate and why you should wear green
You'll see green beer (lots of green beer), green shirts, green ties, green dresses, maybe green eggs and corned beef with cabbage. St. Patrick's Day and all of its merriment is on the horizon. This year,
Where do St. Patrick’s Day traditions come from?
While St. Patrick’s Day festivities have strayed from their saintly origins, and are now marked by green-dyed food, parades and leprechauns, the holiday remains tied to St. Patr
Why do we celebrate St. Patrick's Day? Here's the history of the Irish celebration
St. Patrick's Day is coming up on March 17. But why do we celebrate the Irish holiday? Here's what to know, plus food deals you can snag in Arizona
Saint Patrick’s history in Armagh and how 17 churches were built on site Saint deemed ‘significant’
As St Patrick’s Day celebrations get underway across Ireland Sophie Clarke travelled to Armagh to find out more about the ...
St. Patrick's Church in Armstrong County is the oldest standing Catholic church west of the Alleghenies
While St. Patrick's Day is a loud celebration of Irish heritage around the country each year, the church that bears the saint ...
Archbishop Richard Henning to celebrate first, St. Patrick’s Day in Boston with blessing of shamrocks
Archbishop Richard G. Henning to celebrate his first St. Patrick’s Day as leader of the Roman Catholic church in Greater ...
Catholic Charities hosts its 24th Annual Shamrock Shindig for St. Patrick's Day
News5's Brie Groves was the emcee for the Shamrock Shindig St. Patrick's Day fundraising event, hosted by Catholic Charities ...
Is St. Patrick Ireland’s True Hero? How Irish Women Are Reclaiming History
Ireland elevates St. Brigid alongside St. Patrick, reclaiming its forgotten female saint and marking a dramatic shift from ...
When and where to see NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The 264th City St. Patrick’s Day Parade marches up Fifth Ave. at 11 a.m. Monday. The events begins at E. 44th St. and ends at ...
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Bishops call for prayers for peace on feast of St Patrick
Affirming the right of all of the people of the Holy Land to live in peace in their own homeland, the bishops echoed the ...
10 things to know about the real St. Patrick
On March 17, people around the world will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by parading in green hats, sporting images of shamrocks ...