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HolidaysSt. Patrick’s Day is an Irish holiday celebrated each year on March 17th.
Saint Patrick is recognized for bringing Christianity to Ireland. Around the world, many people even if they aren’t Irish, celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Parades and festivals are held, people wear green, eat traditional Irish food, such as corned beef and cabbage and many others, and drink Guinness beer. According to legend, Saint Patrick used the shamrock (four leafed clover) to explain the meaning of holy trinity to his followers. Recently, the shamrock has become a popular symbol of Irish culture. |
Independence day
Ireland doesn’t celebrate an Independence Day because the whole of Ireland is not united. Instead they honor the Easter Uprising which began on April 24, 1916 and was the day Ireland declared their independence from Britain.