"Uncovering St. Patrick's Day: Surprising Facts and Traditions"

St. Patrick's Day, originally a religious holiday commemorating the patron saint of Ireland, has evolved into a global celebration of Irish culture. Despite popular misconceptions, St. Patrick was not Irish, his original color was blue, and his real name was Maewyn Succat. The holiday's association with green and parades began in America, not Ireland, and it was originally a day of religious observance before becoming a day of drinking, feasting, and parades.