Did you know that St. Patrick wasn’t Irish? St. Patrick’s Day, a beloved holiday in the Boston area, is coming up on March 17. But there are a lot of myths and misconceptions about St. Paddy’s.

While St. Patrick's Day celebrations ... know about St. Patrick comes from two of his very own writings, which is considered lucky to have from so long ago, Waidler said. The two pieces were likely ...

The holiday has been celebrated in Ireland for over a thousand years in observance of Saint Patrick, who introduced ...

Do you know why the leprechaun crossed the road? Because the light turned green. Have fun this St. Patrick’s Day. And if you drink green beer, make sure it’s not made with laundry whitener.

As St Patrick's Day approaches, many celebrate Irish culture, but did you know that our native language has influenced English with everyday words like 'hooligan', 'whiskey' and ...

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And while we're getting into the origins of the Irish-born holiday: Did you know that the first St. Patrick's Day parade in the U.S. was actually in Florida? Here’s why "St. Paddy's" is spelled ...

“You've made your claim on that American calendar, in American civic life, by having these holidays widely recognized.” The spread of St. Patrick's Day celebrations in the U.S. was a way for ...

As the Irish blessing goes, "May the road rise up to meet you, may the wind be always at your back, may the sun shine warm upon your face." All are good wishes or omens for the St. Patrick's Day ...

The Shamrock, painted with "Shamrock Green" paint will greet parade participants this Saturday for the annual St. Patrick's Day parade. Patrick was actually British. Patrick was born a minor ...

“You’ve made your claim on that American calendar, in American civic life, by having these holidays widely recognized.” The spread of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the U.S. was a way ...