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.

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.

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“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 ...

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 ...

As people throughout America celebrate with parades or bar crawls, it can be easy to forget why St. Patrick’s Day is even observed at all. Here’s what to know ... surprise you There's a ...

A full list of requirements for dogs to enter the bar and park can be found here. Did you know St. Patrick's Day as we know it originated in Boston? Holiday has many myths Ways to celebrate St ...

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 for ...