St. Patrick’s Day is a cultural and non secular vacation celebrated on March 17, the standard demise date of Saint Patrick (c. 385461), the foremost patron saint of Eire.
The day commemorates Saint Patrick and the arrival of Christianity in Eire, and celebrates the heritage and tradition of the Irish generally. Along with the non secular observances, the day is commonly celebrated with parades, cilidhs (conventional Irish social gatherings), and the carrying of inexperienced apparel or shamrocks. Additionally it is a well-liked day for the consumption of alcohol, significantly Irish beer. St. Patrick’s Day is a public vacation within the Republic of Eire, Northern Eire, Montserrat, and Newfoundland and Labrador.
