In the lead-up to St. Patrick's Day in 2004, Bridget Haggerty, who runs the website Irish Culture and Customs, told National Geographic magazine that, according to superstition, the color green ...

Absinthe, often called “the green fairy,” is an emerald-hued spirit steeped in myth, history and allure. It has captured the imaginations of artists, writers and connoisseurs for centuries ...

By the middle of the 19th century, the Green Fairy was a favorite of bohemians and avant-garde writers, poets, and artists, including Oscar Wilde, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, and Vincent van Gogh.

"The Absinthe Frappé" takes a look at the history of the infamous green beverage and will be explored at 6 p.m. with author Marielle Songy in conversation with author Sue Strachan, prior to the ...

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.