Here are 5 things you might not know about St. Patrick’s Day
North Texans and people worldwide will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on Monday, March 17 with green-themed parties, festive food and parades. The holiday has been celebrated in Ireland for over a ...
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Is it St. Patty’s or St. Paddy’s? Why wear green? What to know about St. Patrick’s Day origins
Wearing green on the holiday was loosely tied to Saint Patrick, but a more direct symbol of the patron saint ... festivities which included a feast day of San Patricio (St. Patrick) was held ...
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Was Saint Patrick a real person? Here's what we know about the holiday icon
While many will be dressed as leprechauns on Saint Patrick's Day, more religious Georgians know the true symbol of the holiday is Saint Patrick. Did you know he was a real person? Here's what we ...
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When is St. Patrick's Day? Why we celebrate with pubs, pints and shamrocks
For many of us, St. Patrick's Day boils down to the tropes ... like merging the sun (an existing Irish symbol) with the traditional cross to create the famed Celtic cross. Ireland and neighbors ...
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The History of St. Patrick’s Day: From Ancient Traditions to Global Celebrations
Every year on March 17, people around the world don green attire, attend parades, and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, a holiday that honors Ireland’s patron sa ...