When Irish Eyes Are Smiling.....

St. Patrick was the Patron Saint of Ireland and the missionary credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland. In Ireland, St. Patrick's Day is a public holiday and holy day of obligation.  St. Patrick's Day is celebrated annually on March 17, the anniversary of his death in the fifth century.

Leprechauns are actually one reason you're supposed to wear green on St. Patrick's Day—or risk getting pinched! The tradition is tied to folklore that says wearing green makes you invisible to leprechauns, which like to pinch anyone they can see.

For many people, a list of St. Patricks Day drinks would include green beer and shots of whiskey, but here are some of our favorites:

Enjoy and Happy St Pat's Day!