Christine : St Patrick's Day in Ireland

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Saint Patrick ’s Day is a special day in Ireland that takes place every year on March, 17^th. It is a public holiday in Ireland and it’s also celebrated by people in Great Britain, America, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Argentina and more countries. It is named of the saint Patrick, the most popular saint in Ireland. He was born in the third century and died on March, 17^th 1461** The holiday became an official holiday in Ireland in 1903. It is now a five day celebration where many people wear the color green, have parades, festivals, concerts, fireworks, performances and drink a lot of beer.

**Petit souci au niveau de la date de mort de St Patrick