AKA Name | Feast of St. Patrick |
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Hashtags | #StPatricksDay |
Related Hashtags | #Irish, #Coronavirus, #Yyc |
2021 Date | 17 March 2021 |
2022 Date | 17 March 2022 |
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![]() Saint Patrick's Day HistorySt. Patrick's Day is a celebration of Irish pride and heritage. Saint Patrick was a British-born priest and former slave. He is known for converting the Irish to Christianity. He died on March 17, 461 C.E and was mostly forgotten. As time passed, stories started to spread around St. Patrick and centuries later, he was honored with the title of Patron Saint of Ireland. St. Patricks Day is celebrated annually on March 17th. Big parties and celebrations have become increasingly popular all over the world. Some themes include shamrocks, leprechauns, and lots of green. Top Tweets for St Patrick's Day -
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St Patrick's Day References and Related SitesNew Advent Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Patrick Ann Tompert, Michael Garland and Boyds Mills Press Staff: Saint Patrick, Boyds Mills Press, 2004, National Geographic: Saint Patrick's Facts www.loc.gov: March 17 Ireland.com: St Patrick's Festival | ||