If not, don't worry—many people don't know the backstory of how St. Patrick's Day started or why certain things, like leprechauns and pots of gold, are associated with the fun holiday.

The day we typically recognize as St. Patrick's Day is considered the day of the saint's death, thought to have taken place between 461-493 C.E. Various sources suggest he was between 71 and 77 ...

10 Things You Didn't Know About St. Patrick's Day -- Including His Real Name From drinking rituals to leprechaun lore, 10 tidbits to liven up your holiday By ABC News March 16, 2015, 9:46 PM 1:46 ...

St. Patrick’s Day desserts are a fun way to celebrate the holiday, and these 22 ideas will bring some extra cheer to your festivities. They’re simple to make and perfect for adding a festive ...

Although the true history of St. Patrick’s Day is an interesting one, the holiday has mostly become known in the U.S. as a day of drinking, parades and donning green.

A holiday that's not just about booze “St. Patrick’s Day is a huge drinking holiday. It is promoted absolutely everywhere,” said Jackie Taylor who has been sober for 12 years.

St. Patrick's Day, celebrated on March 17th, honors Ireland's patron saint, St. Patrick. Originally a religious holiday, St. Patrick's Day has evolved into a widespread celebration of Irish culture.

St. Patrick’s Day is knocking at the door and plenty of fun family-friendly events are happening all over the metro area this month in celebration of Irish culture.