Potted history, quirky facts, sayings, hints and tips about Ireland's
celebration and the saint it commemorates.
The Little Book of St Patrick's Day tells the story of St Patrick and
how the holiday began, shares the craic with a collection of sayings and
describes how the festival is marked around the world (and in outer
space).
Separate the myths from the facts, find out how to celebrate at home and
be dazzled by quirky facts and stats. Why is the shamrock the symbol of
the day, did St Patrick really drive snakes out of Ireland and what
should you eat and drink on March 17th? Find out in this pocket-sized
guide to this Irish celebration that has enchanted people of all
backgrounds across the globe.
'For the whole world is Irish on the Seventeenth o' March!' The
Irish-American poet Thomas Augustine Daly, as seen on Bustle.com.