Question: Which color was initially associated with St. Patrick?
Answer: The association of the color green with St. Patrick’s Day officially began in 1798, during the Irish Rebellion. Prior to this, blue was the original color linked to St. Patrick, as it appeared in the royal court and on ancient Irish flags. However, as the British favored red, the Irish opted for green, and during the rebellion, they sang “The Wearing of the Green.” This song helped solidify green’s significance in Irish history.
