Why do we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? Informative Essay Activity

Why do we celebrate St. Patrick's Day? Informative Essay Activity

It’s almost March, and in the U.S. that means businesses and schools are decorated with cardboard shamrocks, cartoon leprechauns, and obscene amounts of green glitter—all in honor of St. Patrick’s Day.  Many Americans participate in this verdant holiday, but do they ever ask themselves why? Why do we don green (instead of blue) and pinch each … Read more