St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland, according to the History Channel. He was kidnapped from Roman Britain and brought to Ireland as a slave at the age of 16, before escaping and returning to Ireland.

This is your reminder that Saint Patrick’s day is Monday, March 17, meaning it’s time to finalize those pub crawl plans or make those treats for your kid’s classroom party. About 61% of American consumers are planning to celebrate the holiday.

St. Patrick’s Day has culturally become a day when people dress in green and kick back a pint (or two) of green-colored beer. Here’s what to know before consuming the dye in your festive treats.