St. Patrick’s Day
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Who was St. Patrick?
Saint Patrick was a 5th-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. Known as the "Apostle of Ireland", he is the primary patron saint of Ireland, along with Saints Brigid and Columbia.
Saint Patrick was a 5th-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. Known as the "Apostle of Ireland", he is the primary patron saint of Ireland, along with Saints Brigid and Columbia.
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What is the purpose of St. Patrick’s Day?
Every year on March 17, the Irish and the Irish-at-heart across the globe observe St. Patrick's Day. What began as a religious feast day for the patron saint of Ireland has become an international festival celebrating Irish culture with parades, dancing, special foods and a whole lot of green.
Every year on March 17, the Irish and the Irish-at-heart across the globe observe St. Patrick's Day. What began as a religious feast day for the patron saint of Ireland has become an international festival celebrating Irish culture with parades, dancing, special foods and a whole lot of green.
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Why is St. Patrick’s Day designated when it is?
March 17
March 17
4.
Why a certain color on St. Patrick’s Day?
The color green is closely associated with Ireland, the Irish, and St. Patrick's Day — no matter where it is celebrated. It's also the color of nature. Originally, blue was the color for St. Patrick but today it's all about the green.
The color green is closely associated with Ireland, the Irish, and St. Patrick's Day — no matter where it is celebrated. It's also the color of nature. Originally, blue was the color for St. Patrick but today it's all about the green.
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