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Beyond the well-known traditions, there are many fun and quirky facts about St. Patrick's Day that might surprise you. St. Patrick's Day was a dry holiday in Ireland until the 1970s. The shortest St. Patrick's Day parade takes place in Dripsey, Ireland, spanning just 100 yards. More than 13 million pints of Guinness are consumed worldwide on This was another interesting St Patrick’s Day fact. Did you know? The odds of finding a four-leaf clover are about 1 in every 10000. Four-leaf clovers are associated with luck, whereas shamrocks have religious ties. From its origins to modern-day festivities, this holiday has evolved in remarkable ways. Dive into these 15 intriguing facts about St. Patrick’s Day that will leave you with a deeper appreciation for this beloved holiday. 1. St. Patrick wasn’t actually Irish Image license via iStockphoto.com From the truth about St. Patrick himself, to the history of St. Patrick's Day parades, to why people wear green on St. Patrick's Day, to how much money Americans will spend celebrating St. Patrick's Day, these 19 fun facts will test your knowledge and maybe even teach you something new about this festive day. Celebrated on March 17, St. Patrick’s Day is renowned for its greenery, shamrocks, and parades. Although many people link this day with Irish culture, this joyous occasion is far more complex than it first appears. These interesting and unexpected facts about St. Patrick’s Day may surprise you. St. Patrick Wasn’t Irish Despite being Ireland’s patron St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated on March 17 each year, is known for its parades, shamrocks, and a whole lot of green. It’s a day when people around the world embrace Irish culture — whether they have Irish heritage or not. But behind all the revelry, St. Patrick’s Day has a deep and fascinating history that goes far beyond the modern celebrations. Some of the traditions we associate with This is one of the few St. Patrick’s Day facts that I did know..! The largest St. Patrick’s Day parade in the world takes place in New York City. The parade attracts a staggering two million+ people every year. 4. Ireland’s first parade. The very first St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland was held in County Waterford in 1903. 5. A national holiday The 200 th anniversary of St Patrick’s Day was marked in Sydney Opera House by making it green. 17. The first St Patrick’s Day celebration in the United States was held in Boston in 1737. Dyeing of the Chicago river on Saint Patrick’s day. Image credit – berni0004. 18. On this day, people usually eat corned beef and cabbage, and they If caught, they would have to grant three wishes in order to gain their freedom. Leprechauns became the most famous of the Celtic fairies and are thus closely associated with Ireland and St. Patrick’s Day today. 9. The First St. Patrick’s Day Parade was in the United States A modern-day St. Patrick’s Day parade in New York City. Source The largest St. Patrick’s Day parade outside of the U.S. and Ireland is held in Montreal, Canada. Moscow, Russia, has celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with a parade since 1992. St. Patrick’s Day became an official holiday in Ireland in 1903. Waterford, Ireland, held the first documented St. Patrick’s Day parade in Ireland in 1903.
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