AD, a missionary who earlier assumed the name Patricius, arrived in Ireland with the objective of converting the Celtic Irish to Christianity. Legend has it that he used a small, three-leafed plant to ...

Occasionally, though, clovers will grow four leaves. So, the shamrock symbol is a typical clover with three leaves. St. Patrick's Day shamrocks are usually green, but clovers can also be purple ...

The shamrock is deeply rooted in Irish folklore. According to legend, Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, used the ...

The first St. Patrick’s Day parade took place not in Ireland but in America. "Records show that a St. Patrick’s Day parade ...

Or is it a shamrock? Between all the glowing green beer, green grub, and dazzling St. Patrick's Day decorations, it can be hard to keep the symbols of St. Patrick's Day straight. You've got ...

is believed to have used the shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity. The tradition of eating and drinking green-colored food and drinks is thought to have originated in the 18th century as a symbol ...