The History of Saint Patrick
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Today people around the world celebrate St. Patrick's Day for a variety of reasons in a variety of ways, but what are the origins of this holiday? Who was St. Patrick? And do today's traditions have anything to do with his complicated, dramatic life?
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National Geographic: St. Patrick's Day 2014: Facts, Myths, and Traditions
History Channel: ST. PATRICK’S DAY
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History Channel: ST. PATRICK’S DAY
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