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St. Patrick’s Day observes of the death of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. The holiday has evolved into a celebration of Irish culture with parades, special foods, music, dancing, drinking and a whole lot of green.

General Howe Evacuating Boston

How St. Patrick’s Day in 1776 Marked a Step Towards American Independence

Evacuation Day marks when the British retreated from Boston on March 17, 1776, in the first major Patriot victory of the American Revolution.

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Dancers dressed in green performing in a St. Patrick's Day parade in Munich.

Why We Wear Green on St. Patrick’s Day

Dressing in green on St. Patrick’s can trace its roots to leprechaun legends, as well as a sign of Irish defiance.

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Surprising Facts about St. Patrick's Day

9 Surprising Facts About St. Patrick’s Day

Who was the real St. Patrick? Was that legend about the snakes true? And why did so many St. Patrick’s Day traditions start in America?

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(Original Caption) Woodcut depicting the Anniversary of St. Patrick's Day in New York, Saturday, March 17, 1860. The triumphal car of the Burd of Erin, military companies, civic authorities, friendly societies, etc. are all shown. Undated illustration.

7 St. Patrick’s Day Legends and Myths Debunked

Before you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, get your facts straight by exploring common misconceptions about the holiday.

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8 Facts About the Celts

8 Facts About the Celts

The ancient Celts were a widespread group of tribes whose rich culture has been identified through burials, artifacts and language.

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St Patrick: Kidnapped by Pirates and Enslaved at 16

The patron saint of Ireland first arrived in Ireland in the hold of a slave ship.

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How St. Patrick’s Day Took on New Life in America

St. Patrick may be the patron saint of Ireland, but many St. Patrick’s Day traditions were born in the United States.

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Saint Patrick. (Credit: Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Was St. Patrick Actually Irish?

Long story short, no.

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Revellers dressed in green pose photo during the the annual St Patrick's Day parade in Dublin on March 17, 2022.

Is St. Patrick’s Day Celebrated in Ireland?

The holiday was traditionally a more solemn occasion on the Emerald Isle—until Americans got involved.

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HUNGRY Corned Beef and Cabbage: As Irish as Spaghetti and Meatballs

Corned Beef and Cabbage: As Irish as Spaghetti and Meatballs

Corned beef and cabbage may be the classic St. Patrick’s Day meal, but that doesn’t mean it’s traditionally Irish.

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