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St. Patrick's Day, also known as St. Patrick's Day or St. Paddy's Day, is a traditional Irish holiday celebrated on March 17 in honor of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland.

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1. Saint Patrick: Saint Patrick is believed to have lived in the 5th and 6th centuries AD. He is primarily known for bringing Christianity to Ireland. Although many legends are told about him (such as the expulsion of snakes from Ireland), most of them are symbolic and not confirmed by historical sources.
2. Green color: On this day, many people wear green clothing or accessories. Tradition says that wearing green protects against pinching by leprechauns (Irish gnomes) and gives good luck.
3. Parades: Many cities around the world hold parades in honor of St. Patrick. The largest ones are held in Dublin, New York, Boston and Chicago.
4. Green rivers: In Chicago, every year the river is dyed green for several hours on St. Patrick's Day. This is one of the most famous holiday events in the United States.
5. Traditional food: On St. Patrick's Day, it is popular to eat traditional Irish foods such as corned beef, cabbage and Irish soda bread.
6. Beer: Many people celebrate St. Patrick's Day by sipping Irish beer or whiskey. Special cocktails for the day are also known, such as "Irish Car Bomb" or "Green Beer."
7. Trillium symbol: The trillium, especially the clover, is one of the main symbols of Saint Patrick's Day. Legend has it that Saint Patrick used the trillium to explain the concept of the Trinity.
8. Global celebration: Although St. Patrick's Day has its roots in Ireland, it is celebrated around the world, especially in countries with a large Irish diaspora, such as the United States, Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom.
9. Official celebration: In Ireland, St. Patrick's Day is an official national holiday and a public holiday.
10. Religious aspects: Although St. Patrick's Day has become a more secular holiday for many, it also has deep religious significance for many Irish people. Many churches hold special masses in honor of St. Patrick.

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1. The color blue? Originally, the color associated with St. Patrick was not green, but blue. This has changed over time, probably due to Ireland's association with the green landscape and being referred to as the "Green Island."
2. No snakes in Ireland: Legend has it that it was Saint Patrick who drove all the snakes out of Ireland. In fact, snakes never inhabited Ireland because of its climate.
3. American tradition: St. Patrick's Day parades began in the United States, not Ireland. The first parade was held in New York in 1762.
4. Short prohibition: In Ireland, until the 1970s, St. Patrick's Day was Prohibition, or the prohibition of alcohol sales. This was rather ironic, given that in other parts of the world the holiday had become synonymous with lavish parties.
5. Leprechauns: Although leprechauns have become a popular symbol of this holiday, they originally had little to do with it. However, they have become popular in American culture, especially in the context of "luck of the Irish."
6. Traditional food: In the United States, the traditional dish for St. Patrick's Day is corned beef with cabbage. In fact, this dish is more "American" than "Irish."
7. Global celebration: St. Patrick's Day is celebrated in many unexpected places around the world, including Japan, Russia and Argentina.
8. Green space: On St. Patrick's Day, many famous buildings and sites around the world are illuminated in green. These include the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Trevi Fountain and Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro.
9. Shortest parade: The Irish town of Dripsey hosts the "shortest parade in the world" every year. It is only 23 meters long and leads from one pub to another.
10. Clover vs four-leaf clover: Although the four-leaf clover is considered a symbol of good luck, the trillium clover is the symbol of St. Patrick's Day. As mentioned earlier, St. Patrick used the trillium to translate the concept of the Trinity.