St. Patrick's Day
Context
A cultural and religious celebration held on 17 March, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick, the foremost patron saint of Ireland
Explanation
St. Patrick's Day commemorates Saint Patrick and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland, and celebrates the heritage and culture of the Irish in general.
Applications
Symbols include the shamrock, leprechauns, and the color green.
Celebrations often involve public parades, festivals, and wearing green attire or shamrocks.
The day is celebrated worldwide by the Irish diaspora and increasingly by people of other ethnicities.