St. Patrick's Day
Updated February 22, 2022 | Infoplease Staff
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St. Patrick's Day celebrates the life of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland who converted the Irish to Christianity in the 400s CE. By extension, the holiday is a celebration of Ireland, its people, and its history. This solemn holy day has spread and changed across the world. Learn more about the history and observation of the holiday, and the nation that inspires it.
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