St. Patrick's Day takes place each year on March 17, and celebrates the traditional death date of Saint Patrick, Ireland's foremost saint. Saint Patrick is said to have used the shamrock, a three-leaved plant, to explain the Holy Trinity to the pagan Irish. Today's revelers usually wear green to avoid the dreaded leprechaun's pinch and drink green milk or beer with their corned beef and cabbage. Beautifully handcrafted from wood and hand painted, this wonderful 14" St Patrick Nutcracker is sure to provide many seasons of pleasure.