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| Happy Saint Patrick's Day! Saint Patrick's day, often |
| referred to as St. Patty's Day or St. Paddy's Day is the |
| celebration of Saint Patrick, one of Ireland's patron saints. |
| The holiday is celebrated on March 17, and has been an |
| official national holiday in Ireland since 1903. It is also |
| recognized by the Catholic church. Saint Patrick's Day is |
| celebrated by Irish people around the world as a |
| celebration of their national heritage, and is increasingly |
| celebrated by non-Irish people as well. Celebrations |
| include the wearing of green clothing, and there is a |
| tradition of pinching those who do not comply with this |
| dress code! In the USA Americans celebrate Saint |
| Patrick's Day with parades, Irish music, food, drink and |
| dance. Saint Patrick's Day symbols include shamrocks, |
| leprechauns, rainbows, harps and other Celtic and Irish |
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