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History of St. Patrick's Day (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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  • History of St. Patrick's Day
    History of St. Patrick's Day

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    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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  • Ireland: Deconstructed
    Ireland: Deconstructed

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

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  • 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?

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  • 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.

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  • 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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    Leprechauns

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    These mythological beings have appeared for centuries in Irish folklorethe pot of gold didn't come until much later.

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  • 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.

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  • Holiday Foods: Corned Beef and Cabbage
    Holiday Foods: Corned Beef and Cabbage

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    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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    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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On March 17, St. Patrick's Day is celebrated in Ireland and abroad with parades, feasts and religious traditions.

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