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Saint Patrick's Day

The History of St. Patrick's Day view detail comment email this

History and related information about this holiday celebrated on March 17 in honor of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Includes information about items associated with the holiday, such as parades, the shamrock, leprechauns, and corned beef. Also includes links to information about Irish travel destinations and literary Ireland. From the History Channel.
http://www.history.com/content/stpatricksday
Topics: Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Holidays and Observances Individually

Last updated Oct 8, 2009


St. Patrick's Day Fast Facts: Beyond the Blarney view detail comment email this

A compilation of facts about this holiday celebrated on March 17, which "marks the Roman Catholic feast day for Ireland's patron saint." Includes facts such as that "New York City hosted the first official St. Patrick's Day parade in 1762," and that "Chicago is famous for dyeing the Chicago River green on St. Patrick's Day." From National Geographic News.
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2005/03/0315_050315_stpatricksday.html
Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually

Last updated Jan 25, 2006


U.S. Census Bureau Facts for Features: Irish-American Heritage Month (March) and St. Patrick's Day (March 17) view detail comment email this

Facts and statistics related to St. Patrick's Day, including topics such as population distribution of Americans with Irish ancestry, immigration, places in the U.S. called Dublin and Shamrock, trade with Ireland, beer consumption, and trade with Ireland. From the U.S. Census Bureau.
http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/013130.html
Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually

Last updated Jan 19, 2009





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