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Title: St. Patrick's Day – Celebrating the Green
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URL Source: http://www.history.com/minisites/stpatricksday/
Published: Mar 15, 2008
Author: http://www.history.com
Post Date: 2008-03-15 15:06:27 by robin
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St. Patrick's Day – Celebrating the Green St. Patrick is believed to have driven the snakes from Ireland. Once a pagan himself, St. Patrick is one of Christianity's most widely known figures. The modern secular holiday is based on the original Christian saint's feast day also thought to be the date of the saint's death. In 1737, Irish immigrants to the United States began observing the holiday publicly in Boston and held the first St. Patrick's Day Parade in New York City in 1766. Today, the tradition continues with people from all walks and heritages by wearing green, eating Irish food, and attending parades. St. Patrick's Day is bursting with folklore; from the shamrock to the leprechaun and to pinching those that are not wearing green. MORE
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#4. To: robin (#0)
The old country, I love it. If you ever see it, grab Leon and Jill Uris' book, 'Ireland, a Terrible Beauty.' It has excellent general and historical commentary on Ireland by Leon and great pictures of the land and people by his wife. It was published in the S, but it is fascinating. Leon Uris is an incredible author, one of my all time favorites. This holiday is especially sweet with the retirement of Northern Ireland hatemonger Ian Paisley. -- Mike McCarthy (My family coat of arms)
#5. To: Ferret Mike (#4)
I'm sure that's true, and I wasn't aware of that news. "terrible beauty" looks like a very good recommendation, thanks.
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