Though rarely commemorated with holidays, many of these saints (who often hail from small towns) are associated with familiar objects. For example, the venerable patron of dairy products is ...

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 ...

NEW YORK — If it’s March, and it’s green, it must be St. Patrick’s Day. The day honoring the patron saint of Ireland is a global celebration of Irish heritage. And nowhere is that more so ...