Saint Patrick was once a pagan who became one of the mostly widely known saint.  Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland known for banishing snakes.  But the true history of Saint Patrick is that he was born to wealth parents in Britain.  Saint Patrick was taken prisoner in his teens by Irish invaders of Britain.  Over the course of six years he remained a prisoner and turn to the Christian faith. 

Finally, he escaped by walking 200 miles.  Soon after, Saint Patrick returned to Ireland as a Christian Missionary.

St. Patrick's Day falls on March 17th which is also recorded as Saint Patrick death.  Since March 17th also falls during Lent, many families celebrate St. Patrick's Day by attending church.  The first St. Patrick's Day parade occur in New York city hosted by Irish soldiers.

However, today most celebrate St. Patrick's Day by wearing green and drinking until they can't stand-up.  Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated in the United States, Canada and Australia.

• Wearing Green
• Shamrock
• Leprechaun

Recipes for St. Patrick's Day

• Irish Soda Bread with Raisins
• Irish Brown Bread
• Corned Beef and Cabbage
• Champ
• Beef and GUinness Pie
• Irish Cream Chocolate Mousse Cake