Every year on March 17, the Irish and the Irish-at-heart across the globe observe St. Patrick’s Day. What began as a religious feast day for the patron saint of Ireland has become an international festival celebrating Irish culture with parades, dancing, special foods and a whole lot of green.
ST. PATRICK'S DAY VIDEOS (15)
Ask HISTORY: Was St. Patrick Irish?
Bet You Didn't Know: St. Patrick's Day
Deconstructing History: St. Patrick's Cathedral
History of St. Patrick's Day
St. Patrick: Why Green?
NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade
St. Patrick
Deconstructing History: Ireland
Shamrocks
Leprechauns
Corned Beef and Cabbage
Holiday Foods: Corned Beef and Cabbage
Irish Stew
Did the Irish Discover America?
The History Channel
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