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St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland, but was he really Irish? Get the answer now.

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  • Ask HISTORY: Was St. Patrick Irish?
    Ask HISTORY: Was St. Patrick Irish?

    Video Clip (2:04)

    St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland, but was he really Irish? Get the answer now.

    Video Clip (2:04)
  • Bet You Didn't Know: St. Patrick's Day
    Bet You Didn't Know: St. Patrick's Day

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    Get the real story about this beloved Irish holiday and the patron saint it's named after.

    Video Clip (2:24)
  • Deconstructing History: Ireland
    Deconstructing History: Ireland

    Video Clip (2:21)

    From Ireland's national symbol to its average beer consumption, get the facts on the Emerald Isle.

    Video Clip (2:21)
  • Deconstructing History: St. Patrick's Cathedral
    Deconstructing History: St. Patrick's Cathedral

    Video Clip (2:15)

    Get the facts on this iconic New York City landmark.

    Video Clip (2:15)
  • Corned Beef and Cabbage
    Corned Beef and Cabbage

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    How did corned beef and cabbage become a St. Patrick's Day staple? It didn't start in Ireland.

    Video Clip (1:09)
  • Irish Stew
    Irish Stew

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    In this Holiday Foods video clip, we learn about what people traditionally eat during St. Patrick's Day. One of the most popular dishes is a hearty Irish Stew. Famous Fat Dave talks about the history of St. Patrick's Day and its traditions.

    Video Clip (3:35)
  • Holiday Foods: Corned Beef and Cabbage
    Holiday Foods: Corned Beef and Cabbage

    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.

    Video Clip (3:31)
  • History of St. Patrick's Day
    History of St. Patrick's Day

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    Distinguish St. Patrick's Day myths from reality and find out why this holiday is celebrated by millions of Irish people around the world.

    Video Clip (3:17)
  • St. Patrick: Why Green?
    St. Patrick: Why Green?

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    Green was not the first color associated with St. Patrick, so just how did green come to represent this holiday?

    Video Clip (1:07)
  • NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade
    NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade

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    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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  • St. Patrick
    St. Patrick

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    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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Photo Galleries (2)

  • St. Patrick's Day
    St. Patrick's Day

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    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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  • Mardi Gras and Carnival
    Mardi Gras and Carnival

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    A photo slideshow of the celebration of Mardi Gras.

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