NEW YORK -- If it's March, and it's green, it must be St. Patrick's Day. The day honoring the patron saint of Ireland is a global celebration of Irish heritage. And nowhere is that more so than in the ...

Are you ready for a cold pint of Guinness, bangers and mash while wearing a giant green hat? While St. Patrick's Day is not recognized as a federal holiday in the U.S., it gives both Irish and ...

St. Patrick was born into a wealthy household in Britain and, at 16 years old, was captured by Irish raiders in an attack on his family's estate, according to the History Channel. He was taken to ...

Every year thousands of revelers fill the streets in the U.S., Ireland and countries worldwide to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day, but the real Saint Patrick wasn’t even Irish. NBC News’ Joe Fryer took ...

While St. Patrick's Day celebrations often produce images of T-shirts donning "Kiss me, I'm Irish," leprechaun hats and pubs full of people, the holiday holds a deeper meaning. Here's a look at who ...