We all celebrate Saint Patrick's Day, usually by dressing up, wearing green, and pinching those who don't, but have you ever wondered the real history of the iconic holiday? The website www.history.com states that the holiday honors Ireland's patron saint and national apostle, Saint Patrick, who lived during the fifth century. He was actually born in Roman Britain, but was captured into slavery and brought to Ireland at the young age of 16. He eventually escaped, but he later returned and with him he brought Christianity. One of the most well known legends is that he actually explained the Holy Trinity with the native shamrock clover, forever associating it with his name, and eventually the holiday. His death was believed to be on March 17, says www.history.com. Starting around the ninth or 10th century, the people in Ireland held a feast in Saint Patrick's name on March 17th, but the first parade was actually in New York City, 1762, marched by Irish soldiers in the English Military. From there on out, Saint Patrick's Day celebrations grew and became more common and popular until we got the famous holiday we have today.

                By Janessa Wilding