The History of St. Patrick's Day

Where It Originated

It originated in Ireland and has been celebrated for 1,000s of years, on March 17 all around the world.

What People In Ireland Do

They would attend church in the morning as usual, then celebrate in the afternoon.

Why It’s Celebrated

It’s celebrated to honor St. Patrick, the Patron Saint of Ireland.

Who was St. Patrick

He was a Christian Missionary. He was later captured by Irish soldiers in Brittan and was taken to be a slave, he was 16 years old. He returned home by escaping. When he got home he became a bishop. Later St. Patrick went back to Ireland.

St. Patrick's day is still a greatly celebrated all over the world

even after all these years!