“The wearing of the green” is a time-honored St. Patrick’s Day tradition. But did the man himself actually get decked out in emerald?
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Did St. Patrick Use the Shamrock to Teach the Trinity?
It’s become the official symbol of *his* day, but did St. Patrick really teach Irish pagans about the Trinity with the help of a shamrock?
Did St. Patrick Chase the Snakes Out of Ireland?
Driving the snakes out of Ireland is one of St. Patrick’s biggest claims to fame, but does this serpentine story hold up?
Was St. Patrick Irish? English? Welsh? Scottish? Italian? French?
Many assume that Ireland’s patron saint must have been Irish. The reality of St. Patrick’s nationality is more complicated.
Was St. Patrick a Real Person?
Did St. Patrick actually exist? Uncover the historical evidence that Patrick (re: Maewyn Succat) was a real (but often misunderstood) person
The Top 12 Books About Fionn mac Cumhaill, Legendary Irish Warrior (and Occasional Giant)
Fionn mac Cumhaill is (arguably) the most popular hero from Irish mythology. But what do you really know about this Irish warrior who looms large in legend and folklore?
A Modern-Day Druid Is Using Ancient Celtic Wisdom to Save the World, One Sacred Tree at a Time
What can the ancient Celts can teach us about environmentalism? A druid’s guide to saving sacred trees
The Top 10 Books About Ireland’s Greatest Hero: Cú Chulainn
Cú Chulainn is (arguably) the greatest hero from Irish mythology. But what do you really know about the guy/demigod? These are the most popular books on the Irish Incredible Hulk
Who Is the Greatest Hero in Irish Mythology? Cú Chulainn vs. Fionn mac Cumhaill
In this corner, the Hound of Ulster himself, the Irish Achilles, Cú Chulainn. And in this corner, the leader of the Fianna, hero of the Fenian Cycle, Fionn mac Cumhaill. Let’s get ready to rumble!
Imbolc Explained: The Celtic Origins of Groundhog Day
Ever wonder how Groundhog Day became a thing? It started with Imbolc, the ancient Celtic feast day of the fertility goddess Brigid