Name: Why Wear Green on St. Patrick's Day?
Duration: 67
Description: Green was not the first color associated with St. Patrick, so just how did green come to represent the holiday?

Green was not the first color associated with St. Patrick, so just how did green come to represent the holiday?

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Why Wear Green on St. Patrick's Day?

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Why Wear Green on St. Patrick&#8217;s Day?

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<p>St. Patrick’s Day observes of the death of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. The holiday has evolved into a celebration of Irish culture with parades, special foods, music, dancing, drinking and a whole lot of green.</p>


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