“Did you know that St. Patrick wasn’t Irish? Or that green wasn’t even his color? These are 25 little known facts about St. Patrick’ Day.” – YT
“Ever year on March 17, millions around the world with a skerrick of Irish lineage – and even those without – celebrate St Patrick’s Day.
“Indeed, until the late 20 century, the day was more widely embraced by the honorary Irish in places such as Australia than it was in Ireland.
“Amid the festivities is a parade of stereotypes – leprechauns, shamrocks, the colour green and, of course, a pint or 10 of Guinness at the local Irish pub.”
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