St Patrick was many things – a Christian missionary, an “Apostle of Ireland” – but one thing he definitely was not was a ...

As revelers celebrate St. Patrick's Day in 2025, here's a look at who Ireland's patron saint was and the meaning behind the ...

Over the years, the religious holiday commemorating the death of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, has metamorphosed into a day of celebrating Irish culture through parades, music, special ...

Between history, spirituality and legend, the figure of Saint Patrick, who has become a key element of a tormented Irish ...

According to legend, the majestic River Boyne that weaves its way through Ireland’s ancient east was once a beautiful goddess ...

"He founded what we call the Achaemenid Empire, which is really the empire during which time we have the story of Purim.

Tens of thousands of tourists flock to Ireland each year for the St. Patrick’s Day Festival. But in the midst of the concerts ...

On International Women’s Day (8 March), that is the bold call for action for all women and girls worldwide. As we mark the 30th year of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, the world is ...

In May 2022, the General Assembly adopted A/RES/76/265 proclaiming 1 March as World Seagrass Day. The resolution highlights the urgent need to raise awareness at all levels and to promote and ...

Shrove Tuesday is always celebrated the day before Ash Wednesday, which takes place 40 days before Easter to represent Jesus’ 40 days spent fasting in the desert. How to flip the perfect pancake ...

Fat Tuesday — Mardi Gras in French — is celebrated the day before Ash Wednesday. This year, Mardi Gras falls on March 4. The name Fat Tuesday comes from households using up all the fats stored in the ...