St. Patrick's Day - March 17th
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St. Patrick's Day is a holiday celebrated on March 17th that honors St. Patrick, Ireland's patron saint. It's a day to celebrate Irish culture, and is celebrated with parades, festivals, and wearing green.
History
- St. Patrick was a Christian missionary who brought Christianity to Ireland in the 5th century.
- He was born in Roman Britain, kidnapped as a slave, and brought to Ireland at age 16.
- He later escaped and returned to Ireland, where he is credited with spreading Christianity.
- The holiday started as a religious feast day, but became a secular celebration of Irish culture when it came to the United States.
Celebrations
- People wear green, which is said to make them invisible to leprechauns.
- People display Irish symbols like the shamrock.
- People drink green beer.
- People participate in parades and festivals.
- People attend céilithe.
Other places that celebrate
- St. Patrick's Day is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Newfoundland and Labrador.
- It's also celebrated in the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States, and many other countries.