Why the color of St. Patrick’s Day changed from blue to green
St. Patrick’s Day usually conjures images of partying, Catholicism, Irish nationalism and, perhaps most famously, the color ...
How St. Patrick’s Day celebrations originally featured the color blue
With nationalism ascendant and Catholics outnumbering Protestants, green was widely embraced, particularly since it had been ...
St. Patrick’s Day: Seven things you didn't know about the patron saint of Ireland
Over the years, the religious holiday commemorating the death of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, has metamorphosed into a day of celebrating Irish culture through parades, music, special ...
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St Patrick: 13 facts you need to know about Ireland’s patron saint
In the old Irish calendar the day after St Patrick’s Day is Sheelah’s Day, in commemoration of the woman who many believe to ...
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7 Things You May Not Know About St. Patrick’s Day, From Ancient Traditions to Strange Celebrations
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The Roca brothers redefined Catalan cuisine. Now, with the opening of a new hotel and restaurant, they're taking things even ...
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How the color of St. Patrick’s Day went from blue to green
In the early 17th century, Luke Wadding, an Irish priest, persuaded the Catholic Church to make March 17 ... held in New York and on the island of Montserrat to celebrate Irish culture and identity.