St. Patrick's Day Photo Gallery and related media
St. Patrick's Day
Ireland Forever
A St. Patrick's Day greeting card with the words "Erin Go Bragh" (Ireland forever) in the bottom right corner.
Related Photo Galleries (1)
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St. Patrick's Day
St. Patrick's Day(12 Photos)
12 Photos
Explore St. Patrick's Day celebrations around the world, from the parades in Dublin and Boston to green rivers in Chicago and folk dancing in Moscow.
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Leprechauns
LeprechaunsVideo Clip (1:18)
Video Clip (1:18)
These mythological beings have appeared for centuries in Irish folklorethe pot of gold didn't come until much later.
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Holiday Foods: Corned Beef and Cabbage
Holiday Foods: Corned Beef and CabbageVideo Clip (3:31)
Video Clip (3:31)
In this Holiday Foods video clip, we learn about what people traditionally eat during St. Patrick's Day. The traditional meal that is eaten on St. Patrick's Day is corned beef and cabbage. Famous Fat Dave talks about the history of St. Patrick's Day.
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History of St. Patrick's Day
History of St. Patrick's DayVideo Clip (3:33)
Video Clip (3:33)
Separate St. Patrick's Day myths from reality and find out all about why and how this holiday is celebrated by millions of Irish around the world.
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Corned Beef and Cabbage
Corned Beef and CabbageVideo Clip (1:09)
Video Clip (1:09)
How did corned beef and cabbage become a St. Patrick's Day staple? It didn't start in Ireland.
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St. Patrick: Why Green?
St. Patrick: Why Green?Video Clip (1:07)
Video Clip (1:07)
Green was not the first color associated with St. Patrick, so just how did green come to represent this holiday?
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Shamrocks
ShamrocksVideo Clip (0:53)
Video Clip (0:53)
Are shamrocks really lucky? The real history of this little green plant is steeped in religion, heritage and Irish national pride.
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St. Patrick
St. PatrickVideo Clip (0:59)
Video Clip (0:59)
He converted the Irish to Christianity, but there's quite a bit most people don't know about Ireland's patron saint.
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NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade
NYC St. Patrick's Day ParadeVideo Clip (2:00)
Video Clip (2:00)
The St. Patrick's Day Parade on Fifth Avenue is a New York City tradition, but did you know the first one was held even before the Declaration of Independence was signed?
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Ireland: Deconstructed
Ireland: DeconstructedVideo Clip (2:21)
Video Clip (2:21)
From Ireland's national symbol to its average beer consumption, get the facts on the Emerald Isle.
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