St. Patrick's Day was originally celebrated in Ireland with religious services and feasts. Over time, it became more a celebration of Irish culture.
Legend has it St. Patrick cleared all the snakes from Ireland by standing on a hilltop and driving them into the sea. However, researchers have determined there were no snakes in Ireland during this time.St. Patrick's Day is celebrated worldwide, especially in Ireland and North America. People generally wear green on this holiday, and some will even pinch you if you don't. Still, many don't know why we wear green on St. Patrick's Day or how this tradition originated.
According to Irish folklore, wearing green makes you invisible to leprechauns. The story suggests these mythical creatures would pinch anyone they could see, which is why people pinch each other if they aren't dressed in green on St. Patrick's Day. There is also a cultural significance to wearing green. In the 17th century, Ireland was colonized by the English. The English treated the color green as a sign of rebellion and forbade it by law. Wearing green in secret became a way for the Irish to express pride in their identity.
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