A slideshow of five facts about St. Patrick’s Day is shown. For example, there is a commonly-believed myth that St. Patrick got rid of all the snakes in Ireland. “This is false as Ireland never had snakes to begin with. Due to its geography and climate, snakes were never common on the island. The story is likely symbolic of his efforts to convert the Irish from their Pagan beliefs to Christianity,” News Editor Liza Larson wrote. Graphics by Liza Larson
News Editor Liza Larson shares five facts about St. Patrick’s Day and the traditions behind it in honor of the holiday being celebrated on March 17.
