| For some St Patrick's day is just an excuse to enjoy | | | | Those wanting to celebrate "St. Paddy's Day" can |
| a pint of guiness but for many it means much more | | | | find great items online for the occasion. There are |
| and hear we find out more about St. Patrick's day. | | | | Leprechaun crafts and gifts. For work or school, lots |
| Whether you are Irish or simply love Irish traditions | | | | of people wear Irish T-shirts and apparel. For the true |
| and holidays, St. Patrick's Day brings Irish cheer to | | | | fan, there are even Paddy mugs, mouse pads, teddy |
| many people around the world. St. Patrick's Day is a | | | | bears, pillows, buttons, and tote bags. One custom is |
| celebration of all things Irish, commemorated on | | | | to wear green so you won't get pinched. These |
| March 17 when many families gather and have drinks | | | | items have plenty of green for protection! |
| and food. | | | | One such company offering St Patrick's day fun is |
| The holiday also sparks a tradition of shopping for | | | | who supply party goods and fancy dress online. |
| and wearing Irish t-shirts and apparel, usually the | | | | St. Patrick's Day offers a fun-filled holiday of |
| colour green. People celebrate by wearing cute Irish | | | | remembrance for everyone, young or old. It's a day |
| accessories and fun clothing to create humour on the | | | | focused on an important turning point in Irish history, |
| holiday. | | | | but is celebrated by people of all descents. |
| Brief History of St. Patrick's Day | | | | Celebrations of St. Patrick's Day |
| The holiday remembers St. Patrick, one of Ireland's | | | | Today, St. Patrick's Day is celebrated around the |
| patron saints. St. Patrick was born to a family of | | | | world. In Ireland, it was once a religious holiday, but is |
| aristocrats in Whales and was set on course to | | | | now used to draw millions of tourists each year with |
| become a priest. He was captured at 16 years of | | | | parades, fireworks, and live entertainment. In |
| age and taken to Ireland by Irish raiders. For six | | | | America, there are parades, Irish dances and jigs, |
| years, he was held captive, but was also able to | | | | Irish singing, wearing Leprechaun-themed outfits, |
| grow spiritually during this time. He believed he heard | | | | clovers with three leaves, and more. The holiday is |
| the voice of God commanding him to leave Ireland, | | | | celebrated with a day of prayer by many Irish |
| so he escaped to Britain after walking hundreds of | | | | Catholic families. St. Patrick's Day is often called by a |
| miles. | | | | nickname, St. Paddy's Day. |
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