Religion & Beliefs
Who Was Saint Patrick, and Why Do We Celebrate Him?
Did you know that St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, was actually born in Britain and captured by Irish raiders at age 16?
St. Patrick’s Day blends history, heritage, and a whole lot of green.
Explore interesting facts about its religious roots, cultural symbols, and how it grew into a worldwide celebration.
Religion & Beliefs
Who Was Saint Patrick, and Why Do We Celebrate Him?
Did you know that St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, was actually born in Britain and captured by Irish raiders at age 16?
Holidays & Celebrations
St. Patrick’s Day | March 17
St. Patrick's Day has been observed since the fifth century, but its first parade was only held in 1762 in New York City.
Environment & Climate
11 Lucky Facts About The Four-Leaf Clover
Did you know that four-leaf clovers can have more than four leaves? The more leaves they have, the rarer they are!
Holidays & Celebrations
16 Lucky Facts About Saint Patrick
The date of the 17th of March was chosen for St. Patrick’s feast day on account of it being the day he is said to have died.
Geography & Places
30 Facts About Ireland That Will Shamrock Your World
Irish Gaelic is the official language of Ireland, but only 380,000 fluent speakers remain.
Art & Design
10 Great Facts About the Color Green
Green is used for night vision goggles because the eye is most sensitive and able to distinguish the most shades in that color.