Is St. Patrick’s Day blue or green? What colors do you wear on St. Patrick’s Day?

Saint Patrick’s colour was originally blue and not green according to historians. St. Patrick’s blue can still be seen on ancient Irish flags and armbands used by members of the Irish Citizen Army.

The reason for the green colour may have to do with Ireland’s green landscapes, the green stripe in the Irish flag, or Irish nationalism.

On St. Patrick’s Day, it is customary to wear green clothing and accessories since it is considered the colour of Ireland and of St. Patrick himself. However, Protestants are known for wearing Orange, the other stripe on the flag.

Saint Patrick’s Day is also called Feast of Saint Patrick; Lá Fhéile Pádraig; Patrick’s Day; (St) Paddy’s Day; (St) Patty’s Day (chiefly North America).

The day comes with public parades and festivals, céilithe, the wearing of green attire or shamrocks and consuming traditional Irish food and drink, such as corned beef and cabbage, Irish soda bread, and Guinness beer.