Today is 17th March. In Ireland, it is celebrated St. Patrick. Happy Day.
St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland and St. Patrick's Day falls on 17th March. Although originally a Catholic celebration, it has become more and more secular with parades, music and songs both in Ireland and in countries to which the Irish have emigrated.
I send to you interesting and funny links about the history of St. Patrick, the legend of Leprechauns, songs... in Oxford web page.
Leprechauns are little make-believe fairies that live in Ireland. They are the shoemakers for the fairies. The story is that if you catch one you can make him tell you where he hides his gold. No one has caught one yet....but start looking today!! Good luck!!
http://www.stpatricksday.com/
http://www.history.com/topics/st-patricks-day
http://holidays.kaboose.com/saint-patricks-day/
