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March 17th

• St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated annually on March 17, the anniversary of the Patron Saint of Ireland death in the fifth century.

• St. Patrick is credited with introducing Christianity to Ireland in the 5th century. 

• The Irish have observed this day as a religious holiday for over 1,000 years. On St. Patrick’s Day, which falls during the Christian season of Lent, Irish families would traditionally attend church in the morning and celebrate in the afternoon.

St. Patrick's Day in America

• 30.5 million U.S. residents claimed Irish ancestry in 2023.

• St. Patrick may be the patron saint of Ireland, but many St. Patrick’s Day traditions were born in the United States.

  • Parades

  • Dyeing of Rivers Green

  • Changing color of food

  • More enthusiasm

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