St. Patrick made an impression on people over four hundred years ago, and today he is celebrated every year on March 17. St. Patrick is known as the Patron Saint of the Irish, and his holiday has become an annual celebration of traditional Irish ways. What does the shamrock represent, and why is it associated with St. Patrick? What great Irish poet featured St. Patrick in one of his most famous poems? What is one of the best known legends about St. Patrick? These questions and many more are answered in this beautifully illustrated storybook dictionary, while exploring the history, folklore, and traditions of the Emerald Isle.