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St. Patricks Day :St. Patricks Day
Celebrated on 17th March, the date on which St. Patrick died. :Celebrated on 17th March, the date on which St. Patrick died.
A national holiday for the Irish people,... :A national holiday for the Irish people,...
..also celebrated in Canada, UK, Australia, USA, and New Zealand. :..also celebrated in Canada, UK, Australia, USA, and New Zealand.
Celebrations are generally themed around all things green and Irish. :Celebrations are generally themed around all things green and Irish.
There is a famous phrase, "Everyone wants to be Irish on St. Patrick's Day." :There is a famous phrase, "Everyone wants to be Irish on St. Patrick's Day."
Irish families traditionally wear green and attend church in the morning,... :Irish families traditionally wear green and attend church in the morning,...
...and celebrate in the afternoon. :...and celebrate in the afternoon.
Lenten prohibitions against the consumption of meat were waived on this day... :Lenten prohibitions against the consumption of meat were waived on this day...
...and people would dance, drink,... :...and people would dance, drink,...
...and feast—on the traditional meal of Irish bacon and cabbage. :...and feast—on the traditional meal of Irish bacon and cabbage.
Nowadays, families attend the parade. :Nowadays, families attend the parade.
The Shamrock, Snake and Leprechaun is the symbol of St. Patrick's Day... :The Shamrock, Snake and Leprechaun is the symbol of St. Patrick's Day...
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