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Whether you're Irish or simply love Irish traditions and holidays
St. Patrick's Day brings Irish cheer to many people around the world. St. Patrick's Day is a celebration of all things Irish
commemorated on March 17 when many families gather and serve cabbage
corned beef
and delightful mint chocolate pies. Some cities even celebrate by changing entire bodies of water to the color green to remember the beloved St. Patrick.

The holiday also sparks a tradition of shopping for and wearing Irish t-shirts and apparel
usually the color green. People celebrate by wearing cute Irish accessories and fun clothing to create humor on the holiday.

Brief History of St. Patrick's Day

The holiday remembers St. Patrick
one of Ireland's patron saints. St. Patrick was born to a family of aristocrats in Whales and was set on course to become a priest. He was captured at 16 years of age and taken to Ireland by Irish raiders. For six years
he was held captive
but was also able to grow spiritually during this time. He believed he heard the voice of God commanding him to leave Ireland
so he escaped to Britain after walking hundreds of miles.

He became a priest and returned to Ireland
knowing that many citizens of Ireland were pagans at the time. He created the famous Celtic Cross and used some of the Irish customs he had learned to celebrate Easter. Many people believe St. Patrick died on March 17 in 461 AD. His legend grew in Ireland and the UK as the man who single-handedly spread Christianity throughout Ireland during his day. Perhaps the most famous legendary story about St. Patrick is that he drove out snakes while in Ireland. Though this story is probably not true
many Irishmen claim that a snake cannot be found in Ireland!

Celebrations of St. Patrick's Day

Today
St. Patrick's Day is celebrated around the world. In Ireland
it was once a religious holiday
but is now used to draw millions of tourists each year with parades
fireworks
and live entertainment. In America
there are parades
Irish dances and jigs
Irish singing
wearing Leprechaun-themed outfits
clovers with three leaves
and more. The holiday is celebrated with a day of prayer by many Irish Catholic families. St. Patrick's Day is often called by a nickname
St. Paddy's Day. There are even products and icons designed specifically for the holiday such as Paddy the loveable Leprechaun
which can be bought in various themes like Cop Paddy
Firefighter Paddy
or Cowboy Paddy.

St. Patrick's Day Online Shopping

Those wanting to celebrate "St. Paddy's Day" can find great items online for the occasion. There are Leprechaun crafts and gifts. For work or school
lots of people wear Irish T-shirts and apparel. For the true fan
there are even Paddy mugs
mouse pads
teddy bears
pillows
buttons
and tote bags. One custom is to wear green so you won't get pinched. These items have plenty of green for protection!

St. Patrick's Day offers a fun-filled holiday of remembrance for everyone
young or old. It's a day focused on an important turning point in Irish history
but is celebrated by people of all descents.