The Origins of St. Patrick’s Day

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St. Patrick’s Day is famous for two things: parades and binge-drinking. Named after the patron saint of Ireland, March 17 is used as a day to party in quite a few nations around the world besides Ireland. These countries include Canada, New Zealand, Great Britain, Argentina, Australia and the United States. Though a generally popular […]

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