Saint Patrick's Day: A Celebration of Irish Culture
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The History of Saint Patrick's Day in Ireland
In the 17 and 1800s, large groups of Irish immigrants moved to the United States. This spread Saint Patrick's Day celebrations to many communities there. People in Canada, Australia, South Africa, Argentina, Japan, and Russia all celebrate this day. But the biggest celebrations today are in Ireland where it has been a public holiday since 1903.
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