google web story meem

FUNNY ST. PATRICKS DAY FACTS

By Digital Mom Blog

March 17, 1601

The first St Patricks Day was on March 17, 1601. The day marks the death of Saint Patrick.

SHAMROCKS

Shamrocks are the national flower of Ireland

WEARING GREEN

St. Patricks Day was previously associated with the color BLUE not green!

I

IRISH HERITAGE

50-80 million Irish people around the world

But only 5 million Irish live in Ireland.

ST. PATRICK'S DAY DRINKING

There is a 174% increase in beer sales on St. Patrick’s Day compared to the rest of the year!

153% more spirits are sold compared with the average day.