Fun facts about this fun day:
St. Patrick was the patron saint of Ireland. March 17 is his feast day.
The four-leaf clover was considered a protection against evil spirits by ancient Celts.
The actual symbol of St. Patrick was a three-leaf shamrock.
The first St. Patrick’s Day parade in America was in New York City on March 17, 1762.
It was once thought that wearing green made you invisible to leprechauns!
The original color associated with St. Patrick’s Day was a light shade of blue.
