March 17th is the day of green, shamrocks, and leprechauns. But St. Patrick's Day is so much more than a color, and the many symbols have deeper meaning. Explore these cool facts about St. Patrick's ...

In the mid-19th century, a Celtic revival led to an increased use of the ringed cross in Ireland, and the Celtic Cross became not only a religious symbol but an emblem of Celtic identity.

St. Patrick's Day was once associated with blue, but green became its symbol due to Irish landscapes, shamrocks, and national pride.

The parade-day mass each year is an hour of prayer, silence and reflection on the faith that grounds these celebrations.