Saint Patrick’s Day has been observed as a religious holiday for over a thousand years.  The holiday falls during the season of Lent.  Traditionally Irish families attend church in the morning and celebrate in the afternoon dining on a meal of Irish bacon and cabbage.

The first St. Patricks Day parade took place in New York City on March 17, 1762.   Today the holiday is celebrate by people of all backgrounds across the globe.  The most unique and celebrated way to recognize the holiday is in Chicago where the Chicago River is dyed green with 40 pounts of green dye.

For more information on the history of St. Patrick’s Day visit The History Channel’s website.

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