St. Patrick's Day St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on March 17,
the saint's religious feast day and the anniversary of his death
in the fifth 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. Lenten prohibitions against the consumption of
meat were waived and people would dance, drink and feast--on the
traditional meal of Irish bacon and cabbage. - St. Patrick and
the First St. Patrick's Day Parade - Growth of St. Patrick's Day
Celebrations - St. Patrick's Day, No Irish Need Apply and the
"Green Machine" - The Chicago River on St. Patrick's Day - St.
Patrick's Day Around the World St. Patrick and the First St.
Patrick's Day Parade Saint Patrick, who lived during the fifth
century, is the patron saint and national apostle of Ireland.
Born in Roman Britain, he was kidnapped and brought to Ireland
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