St. Patrick's Day myths debunked

by: Wall Street Journal, 5 Min Media Updated:

People enjoy the festivities on St Patrick's Day at the Muddy Farmer Bar on March 17, 2009 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)
People enjoy the festivities on St Patrick's Day at the Muddy Farmer Bar on March 17, 2009 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

Was St. Patrick even Irish? Did folks always drink on St. Patrick's Day? And what's the deal with all the parades? These and many other St. Paddy's Day queries are answered by WSJ!

 
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