During the fifth century, Patrick took the message of Christianity from his homeland to the country of Ireland. Before his death on March 17, 460, Patrick planted more than 2,000 churches in the nation. A few centuries later, he was named the patron saint of Ireland.
Today, people around the world celebrate March 17 as St. Patrick's Day.
For some, especially in Ireland, the day is observed as a religious holiday. Most, however, simply celebrate the rich heritage and traditions of Ireland by wearing green, dancing a jig, and plucking a shamrock or two.
Sites listed in this category should be suitable for visitors of all ages, but designed primarily for adult visitors. Sites provide material related to St. Patrick's Day, including historical background, holiday stories and poems, graphics, and ideas for celebrating. Sites may also provide information for parents and teachers, such as suggested family activities and lesson plans.
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- St. Patrick's Festival Provides information about the official celebration in Dublin, Ireland.
- St. Patrick's Day Reflects on holiday, includes biographical sketch of St. Patrick, and provides links to other sites.
- St. Patrick's Day Webring St. Patrick's day webring homepage.
- Wearin' o' the Green St. Patrick's Day and Irish links on the web.
- St. Patrick's Day Parade Provides information on the annual parade, five-mile run, and dinner party in St. Louis, MO.
- Happy St. Maewyn's Day? Features a St. Patrick's history primer about what is believed to be his given name (Maewyn), and the legend of Ireland's snakes. From CNN.
- Infoplease.com and St. Patrick's Day Includes information related to Irish politics and culture, seasonal crossword, and online quizzes.
- St. Particks' Day Provides information about history, customs, and symbols. Also features recipes.
- St. Patrick's Day Directory Comprehensive directory of St. Patrick's day links. Includes crafts, history, traditions, and recipes.
- Tigger and Pooh's St. Patrick's Day Page Recipes, screensavers, Irish blessings, and coloring pages.
- St. Patrick's Day Includes the history of St. Patrick, famous Irish blessings, music, recipes, wallpapers, screensavers, and humor.
- Saint Patrick's Day - IrishAbroad.com Information about St Patrick's Day.
- Christine O'Keeffe's St. Patrick's Day Page Includes an overview of the oldest source materials with excerpts, legends, placenames, and customs, games and bibliography.
- The Somerville Saint Patrick's Day Parade The official site of the organization promotes and organizes this local fair for Somerville, NJ. Includes news and events, sponsors links, committee members, and photos.
- Rockville Centre's St. Patrick's Parade Dedicated to promoting Irish heritage and culture. Mission, history, event calendar, photos, past Grand Marshals, the charities, and further news.
- Go Green St. Patrick's Card Humorous online greeting and links.
- Kermit's St. Patrick's Day Whimsical original story poem about Kermit the Frog's view of the holiday. Animated and musical.
- 101 Least Lucky St. Patrick's Day Toasts Things not to say when hoisting a few. From the malcontents of satire at FAL.net.
- How Stuff Works: Saint Patrick's Day Explanation of the lore and history of Saint Patrick, the day that honors his life, and the legends of the shamrock and Blarney Stone.
- St. Patrick's Day Contains listing of Irish parades, Irish history and facts, recipes, writings of St. Patrick, online games and downloads.
- St. Patrick's Parade Society of Toronto Stages annual parade and other events commemorating the St. Patrick's Day in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.