Wednesday, March 17, 2010

St. Patrick's day

The first celebration of St. Patrick's day in the U.S. was staged by immigrants and took place in March 1737. Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated worldwide with people wearing green, eating Irish food, drinking Irish drink and attending parades. The Irish national holiday occurs on March 17, the anniversary date of the death of the patron saint of Ireland.
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