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In theory a religious holiday, St. Patrick’s Day is probably the most brazen unofficial “drinking holiday” in the U.S. That’s good for third place on our listand a whole lot of people scratching their heads on how it’s not #1 Shutterstock St. Patrick’s Day, particularly marked by the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Boston, is considered the biggest beer-drinking day of the year. It is a holiday that celebrates Irish heritage and is known for its festivities and beer consumption in bars. Because it’s a feast day, Christians are allowed to set aside their Lenten restrictions on eating and drinking alcohol. And that’s why copious consumption has become forever associated with St. Patrick’s Day. But in the United States, St. Patrick’s Day has turned into all-day drinking marathon where party goers get utterly annihilated. Groundhog Day is behind us. Easter is around the corner. And in the middle is a holiday associated with merry drinking and a centuries-old religious figure: St. Patrick's Day. Monday, March 17, is St. Patrick’s Day, the feast day of the patron saint of Ireland, falls on March 17 every year. The day commemorates St. Patrick, who is believed to have died on March 17 around 460 A.D While rowdy celebrations occurred in the U.S., Irish laws mandated pubs be closed on St. Patrick's Day until the 1970s. In 1995, the Irish government began campaigning for bigger March 17 New Year’s Eve, the night before Thanksgiving, and St. Patrick’s Day are the biggest drinking days of the year in the United States. And of the three, St. Paddy’s is the holiday most closely 2) St. Patrick’s Day. Sure, St. Patrick’s Day can fall on a weekday, which is a logistical challenge, But if you’re doing St. Pat’s right, it’s a multi-day-and-night celebration of [pick one: your Irish heritage / magic leprechauns]. Also, you’re making boozy shamrock shakes. 1) New Year’s Eve. You’ve navigated all the family Forty-seven percent of men and 40 percent of women admitted to binge drinking to ring in the New Year. On every holiday, though, men were more likely to binge drink than women by at least four percentage points – the biggest difference being St. Patrick’s Day when men binge drank more than women by about 46 percent. St. Patrick's Day has become the fourth biggest drinking holiday in the US - with 60% of all Americans planning on taking part in this year's celebrations. Claddagh Pub. 2918 O’Donnell St. The Irish reuben sandwich from Claddagh Pub. (Chris Franzoni) If you want the biggest St. Patrick’s Day bash in Baltimore, Claddagh Pub’s Meet in the Street festival from March 14 to March 16 is where you need to be. Nowadays in the United States, St. Patrick’s Day is one of the most popular holidays for beer consumption (along with the 4th of July), and among the biggest drinking holidays of the year (along with Mardi Gras and New Year’s Eve). Let’s take a look at some statistics. When it comes to drinks, St. Patrick's Day offers plenty of options for those over the age of 21: Guinness Stout : The iconic Irish dry stout is a must-have at any celebration. Because it’s a feast day, Christians are allowed to set aside their Lenten restrictions on eating and drinking alcohol. And that’s why copious consumption has become forever associated with St. Patrick’s Day. But in the United States, St. Patrick’s Day has turned into all-day drinking marathon where party goers get utterly annihilated. NEW YORK (AP) — 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 than in the United States, where parades take place in cities around the country and all kinds of foods and drinks are given an emerald hue. Ever wonder why people eat corned beef on St. Patrick's Day? Learn all about the Irish holiday. The first St. Patrick's Day parade, however, is believed to have been held in the United States St. Patrick’s Day is a Catholic feast day, and for years, it was a serious religious day in Ireland. From 1903 to 1961, Irish law said all pubs had to close on March 17, so what is now the biggest drinking day was completely alcohol-free in its home country! This article uncovers the origins of these customs and examines how drinking became a hallmark of this cherished holiday. You May Also Like: Best St. Patrick’s Day Drinks Best St. Patrick's Day Party Ideas The Origins of St. Patrick's Day St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated on March 17th, marks the death of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Happy St. Patrick's Day: Top 10 Drunkest Holidays. The Guinness is flowing freely for St. Patrick's Day — but then again, Americans will take just about any excuse to drink. TIME rounds up the top 10 booziest holidays One of the biggest reasons St. Patrick’s Day has become synonymous with drinking has to do with the date on which the holiday falls. St. Patrick is said to have died on March 17, 461. This date conveniently falls within the Christian season of Lent, which is a time of abstaining from certain food and drink, including alcohol.
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