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