| Saint Patrick's Day is a Christian holiday celebrated by the Catholic Church and the Church of Ireland . Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland who was responsible for bringing Christianity to Ireland. The day of his death is celebrated as Saint Patrick's Day on March 17th. Traditionally it is observed as a day for spiritual renewal and the offering of prayers for missionaries all over the world. Saint Patrick's Day is also celebrated as a secular holiday today. In this version of the holiday people wear green, eat and drink Irish foods and drinks, and having parades. |
