17 St. Patrick's Day Memes That'll "Craic" You Up

Whether you can't wait to get decked out in green or you aren't a huge fan of the March 17 festivities, St. Patrick's Day is an opportunity for everyone to celebrate Irish culture. And while the day is certainly about a whole lot more than eating boatloads of corned beef and cabbage, wearing an obnoxious amount of green, and enjoying a pint (or several) of Guinness, it's also the perfect excuse to share one (or all!) of these hilarious St. Patrick's Day memes.

Believe it or not, St. Patrick's Day began as a religious holiday. In Ireland, March 17 (which falls during the Christian season of Lent) was a day to purposefully recognize the death of St. Patrick, a fifth-century patron saint who is credited with bringing the Christian religion to Ireland. Today, people of all backgrounds and cultures commemorate St. Patrick’s Day, and you'll even find elaborate St. Paddy's Day celebrations in places like Japan, Singapore, and Russia. Of course, no one goes all out on March 17 quite like Americans, whose annual traditions include dyeing the Chicago River green, throwing parades, and — for many people — imbibing at various local pubs and bars.

Whether you're a loud-and-proud Irish American who loves St. Paddy's Day with reckless abandon, or you're someone who would rather stay home and watch a St. Patrick's Day movie, there's no denying that these St. Patrick's Day jokes on Instagram are as funny as they accurate.