ST. PATRICK'S DAY- History and Fun Facts
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There are many interesting facts about [St Patrick's Day] and Hellokids has created a reading channel for you to learn about these facts and other St. Patrick's Day lengends. St. Patrick's Day is a very festive holiday and is celebrated annually on March 17th. The Irish have observed this religious holiday for thousands of years. But, how did we come to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in the United States? North America has only observed this holiday since the late eighteenth century. Even though not a legal holiday in the USA, St. Patrick's Day is widely recognized and celebrated throughout the country with Irish festivals, parades, food like corn beef and cabbage, drinking, prominent displaying of the color green and Irish traditions. Discover history and fun facts by reading about Saint Patrick and his life, Irish symbols, Irish traditions, Ireland and how other countries celebrate this fun loving holiday. The information you will discover on this channel can help you write a paper on this very charming topic or get you into the Irish spirit.
Discover your golden pot of fun on the Hellokids St. Patrick's Day channel. Read the St Patrick's day Jokes, have fun with the printable St Patrick's day coloring pages, create the St Patrick's day paper toys or make a shamrock pin. Play the entertaining St. Patrick's Day Games or download to your computer an animated St. Patrick's Day gif. Happy St. Patrick's Day!