St. Patrick's Day 

Saint Patrick was the patron saint of Ireland.  Most people believe that St. Patrick was Irish, but that is false.  He was born in Britain, which is a fact.  He is most known in the Christian community for converting the Irish into Christianity.  The purpose of Saint Patrick's Day is to honor "the Day of the Festival of Patrick" as well as honor St. Patrick because March 17th is his death date.  St. Patrick's Day is celebrate on March 17th every year because that is the day that St. Patrick died.  Many people wear green on this day in order to give honor to Ireland.  Green is the primary color of Ireland, and it is common for people to wear traditional or nontraditional Irish clothing on St. Patrick's Day.  An interesting fact about this holiday is that if you do not wear green, people are supposed to pinch you.  St. Patrick's Day is celebrated to honor Saint Patrick and Ireland.