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While St. Patrick’s Day is wildly popular, not everyone understands why we celebrate it. Here are answers to common questions to help you better appreciate this uniquely festive holiday.

Who was St. Patrick? Born in the fourth century, he is celebrated as the patron saint of Ireland. He did not, however, as myth has it, drive all the snakes from Ireland. St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated on March 17, the date of his death.

When was St. Patrick’s Day first celebrated? According to Time magazine, “the March 17 celebration started in 1631 when the church established a Feast Day honoring St. Patrick.” History.com says the first celebration in the U.S. took place in Boston in 1737.

Where are the largest celebrations? While there are celebrations marking the holiday across Ireland and elsewhere, many U.S. cities – including Chicago, New York, San Francisco, New Orleans, Seattle, and Washington, D.C. – host large parades and other events.

What’s the origin of green beer? Drinking green beer on St. Patrick’s Day began in America. Dr. Thomas A. Curtin of New York is widely credited with first creating green beer and serving at his social club for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration in 1914.

About that green beer, if you plan to celebrate the holiday by consuming alcohol, all of us at Auto Plus remind you to do so in moderation and to arrange for a designated driver.

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