Days Until St. Patrick's Day

About St. Patrick's Day

St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on March 17th, honoring the patron saint of Ireland.

Fun Facts

• ✓St. Patrick was actually born in Britain, not Ireland
• ✓The shamrock became a symbol because Patrick used it to explain the Trinity
• ✓Chicago dyes its river green every St. Patrick's Day
• ✓About 13 million pints of Guinness are consumed on this day
• ✓Blue was originally associated with St. Patrick, not green

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