Saint Patrick's Day, or the Feast of Saint Patrick, is a religious & cultural holiday, which observes the death date of Saint Patrick, the foremost patron saint of Ireland.
The holiday has evolved into a celebration of Irish culture through parades, cultural foods, music, and dancing.
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