You Can Learn the History of St. Patrick's Day

Every year, on March 17th, over one hundred thousand people crowd into New York on a mile stretch of road to watch the worlds oldest civilian parade. Shamrocks, flags, leprechauns, and green clothes can be seen from the sky all in honor of one man: Saint Patrick of Ireland.

This course will explore just who that man was and how the festival in his honor has evolved over the years. By the end of the next half hour, youll know the meaning behind the shamrock, how one of the biggest parades in the world got started, and much more.