Patrick's Day

       The holiday known as Saint Patrick's Day, which is observed on March 17, honors Irish culture and tradition. With celebrations, parades, and festivals held in places all over the world, it has evolved into a worldwide holiday. Although the celebration's origins are in Ireland, Irish immigrants are responsible for spreading the holiday's customs to other nations, where they now have a distinct existence of their own.      Beginning in the middle of the 19th century, when Ireland was going through a period of political and economic upheaval, was the immigration of Irish people to the United States. In search of a better life, many Irish immigrants immigrated to the United States, bringing with them their traditions and customs, such as Saint Patrick's Day.      Irish soldiers serving in the British army arranged the first St. Patrick's Day parade in America, which took place in New York City in 1762. The holiday did not, however, be...