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Learn about the religious and cultural holiday of Saint Patrick's Day, celebrated on 17 March in honour of the patron saint of Ireland. Find out how the day is observed in different countries, what symbols and customs are associated with it, and how it has evolved over time.
Oct 27, 2009 · Learn about the origins, meaning and traditions of St. Patrick’s Day, the Irish patron saint and national apostle. Find out how the holiday is celebrated in different countries and cultures, from parades and shamrocks to green rivers and soda bread.
St. Patrick’s Day, feast day (March 17) of St. Patrick, patron saint of Ireland. Born in Roman Britain in the late 4th century, he was kidnapped at the age of 16 and taken to Ireland as a slave. He escaped but returned about 432 ce to convert the Irish to Christianity.
Learn about the origins, symbols and customs of St. Patrick’s Day, a holiday that honors the patron saint of Ireland and celebrates Irish culture. Find out who was St. Patrick, why we wear green, and how parades and shamrocks became part of the celebration.
Feb 1, 2019 · Learn about the origins and customs of St. Patrick's Day, a cultural and religious holiday celebrated on March 17 in honor of the patron saint of Ireland. Find out who was Saint Patrick, how corned beef and cabbage became a staple, and why we wear green.
Oct 14, 2009 · St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, is one of Christianity’s most widely known figures. But for all of his prevalence in culture—namely the holiday held on the day of his death that bears...
March 17 began as a feast day in observance of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Over time, the holiday evolved into a secular celebration of Irish culture, green beer, and anything with a shamrock on it.
