St. Patrick's Day is celebrated annually on March 17 to commemorate the death of Ireland's patron saint. The correct abbreviation for the holiday is "St. Paddy's Day," not "St. Patty's Day." Wearing ...

St. Patrick's Day originated as a day to commemorate the death of Ireland's patron saint. The correct abbreviation for the holiday is "St. Paddy's," derived from the Irish name Pádraig. The oldest St.

St. Patrick wasn't Irish, and the holiday wasn't always a party. Here's the story behind March 17 and its modern traditions.

Tuesday, March 17, is St. Patrick's Day, a time to celebrate all things Irish in the US and worldwide with parades, pub crawls, music fests and more.