AKA Name | Feast of St. Patrick |
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Hashtags | #StPatricksDay |
Related Hashtags | #Irish, #Shamrock, #Lucky, #Fourleafclover, #PotOfGold, #FeelingLucky |
2023 Date | 17 March 2023 |
2024 Date | 17 March 2024 |
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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. Patrick's 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 -Updated
In the News and Trending for St. Patrick's DayUpdated Saint Patrick, Bishop (Optional Memorial) - Mass Readings and Catholic Daily Meditations for March 17, 2022wau.org Forget Patrick: March 17 is also St Gertrude's Day, commemorating the patron saint of catstheconversation.com 60th Annual Saint Patrick's Day Parade | Visit Baltimorebaltimore.org Saint Patrick's Day Leprechaun Gnome Free Crochet Patternabcrochet.org
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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 |
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