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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Saint_Patrick's_DaySaint Patrick's Day - Wikipedia

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   Learn about the religious and cultural holiday of Saint Patrick's Day, held on 17 March in honour of the patron saint of Ireland. Discover the legends, customs, symbols and global events of this festive day, from parades and shamrocks to green landmarks and alcohol.

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3. www.britannica.com › topic › Saint-Patricks-DaySaint Patrick’s Day | History, Traditions, & Facts | Britannica

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   Learn about the origin, legends, and customs of Saint Patrick’s Day, the feast day of the patron saint of Ireland. Find out how Irish immigrants brought the celebration to the United States and other countries.

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   • St. Patrick’s Day is the feast day of St. Patrick, a patron saint of Ireland. Originally celebrated with religious feasts and services, St. Patrick...
   • St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated annually on March 17, the anniversary of St. Patrick’s death in 461.
   • St. Patrick’s Day was originally celebrated in Ireland with religious services and feasts in honour of St. Patrick, one of Ireland’s patron saints....
   • St. Patrick was a 5th-century missionary to Ireland who is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland. He became a legendary figure by the end...

4. www.history.com › topics › st-patricks-daySt. Patrick’s Day: Origins, Meaning & Background - HISTORY

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   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.

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   Why is St Patrick's Day celebrated?

   • Originally celebrated with religious feasts and services, St. Patrick’s Day became a secular celebration of Irish culture when it reached the United States alongside Irish immigrants. When is St. Patrick’s Day celebrated? What is the origin of St. Patrick’s Day?

   Saint Patrick’s Day | History, Traditions, & Facts | Britannica

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   Is Saint Patrick's Day a religious holiday?

   • Articles from Britannica Encyclopedias for elementary and high school students. Saint Patrick’s Day, feast day (March 17) of St. Patrick, patron saint of Ireland. People of that country celebrate the day with religious services and feasts, but Saint Patrick’s Day has transformed into a largely secular holiday of revelry in other parts of the world.

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   Why did emigrants celebrate St Patrick's Day?

   • It was emigrants, particularly to the United States, who transformed St. Patrick’s Day into a largely secular holiday of revelry and celebration of things Irish. Cities with large numbers of Irish immigrants, who often wielded political power, staged the most extensive celebrations, which included elaborate parades.

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   When is Saint Patrick's Day in Switzerland?

   • While Saint Patrick's Day in Switzerland is commonly celebrated on 17 March with festivities similar to those in neighbouring central European countries, it is not unusual for Swiss students to organise celebrations in their own living spaces on Saint Patrick's Eve. Most popular are usually those in Zurich's Kreis 4.

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6. www.history.com › topics › st-patricks-daySt. Patrick’s Day: Parade, Facts & Traditions ‑ HISTORY

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   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.

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7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Saint_PatrickSaint Patrick - Wikipedia

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   Learn about Saint Patrick, the fifth-century Christian missionary and bishop who is the patron saint of Ireland. Find out his biography, sources, writings, and how his feast day is celebrated on 17 March.

8. www.nationalgeographic.com › saint-patricks-daySaint Patrick's Day facts and information - National Geographic

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   Feb 1, 2019 · Learn about the origins and customs of St. Patrick's Day, a cultural and religious holiday celebrated on March 17. Find out who was Saint Patrick, how corned beef and cabbage became a staple, and why we wear green.

9. www.history.com › topics › st-patricks-dayWho Was St. Patrick? ‑ Celebratation, Ireland, Catholic | HISTORY

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   Oct 14, 2009 · Learn about the life and legacy of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, who was born in Britain and became a Christian missionary in the 4th century. Discover how he incorporated Irish culture into his lessons and why he was never canonized by the Catholic Church.