St Patrick's Day is celebrated on March 17th to honor St Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. It marks his birth and the biggest celebrations take place in Dublin, Ireland, though in Chicago the river is dyed green for the occasion. St Patrick is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland and banishing snakes from the country.

1. St Patrick’s Day
17 March

2. St Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland.

3. St Patrick’s Day is not celebrated in the
USA.

4. Whiskey is the national drink of Ireland;
and the daffodil is the national flower.

5. St Patrick’s Day marks the date of birth
of Patrick.

6. The biggest celebrations take place in
Dublin.

7. St Patrick brought paganism to Ireland.

8. St Patrick banished snakes from
Ireland.

9. In Chicago, the river is dyed green to
mark the occasion.

10. St Patrick’s Day has become a way to
celebrate the end of winter.