He is the primary patron saint of Ireland, but was most likely born in Roman Britain and didn’t make it to the Emerald Isle until he was kidnapped by Irish pirates at the age of 16. Does that mean he ...

While many will be dressed as leprechauns on Saint Patrick's Day, more religious Georgians know the true symbol of the holiday is Saint Patrick. Did you know he was a real person? Here's what we know ...

Every year thousands of revelers fill the streets in the U.S., Ireland and countries worldwide to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day, but the real Saint Patrick wasn’t even Irish. NBC News’ Joe Fryer took ...

While St. Patrick's Day celebrations often produce images of T-shirts donning "Kiss me, I'm Irish," leprechaun hats and pubs full of people, the holiday holds a deeper meaning. Here's a look at who ...

St. Patrick, the primary patron saint of Ireland, is synonymous with the Emerald Isle, having converted the largely pagan society to Christianity in the fifth century. In the centuries that have ...

We know it as an excuse to attend a parade, visit an Irish pub, drink a Guinness, buy festive food or maybe even dye a well-known river green. While not a federal holiday in the U.S., St. Patrick's ...

Some see it as a day for heavy drinking. Others see it as a day to honor the memory of a famous saint of the early church. And others see it as both. Across the world, people will celebrate Saint ...

When March rolls around each year, our thoughts turn to shamrocks, the color green, and celebrations of Irish culture. And ...

Of the many things associated with the feast day of Ireland’s patron saint, a small number originate with the religious day of observance. There are now two St. Patrick’s Day days worldwide. One is an ...