Embrace St. Paddy’s Day St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated annually on March 17, remains significant for various reasons. For openers, March 17 is a religious feast day honoring Saint Patrick, the missionary who brought Christianity to Ireland in the fifth century. Eventually, this religious festival evolved into a celebration of Irish culture and heritage. Today, people of Irish descent and others participate in festivities to honor this legacy. When you really think about it, St. Patrick’s Day provides an opportunity for people to connect with — and to — their Irish roots, even if they are not of…
