St. Patrick's Day: Separating the Truth From Blarney

Every March individuals tap into their inner Irish and celebrate St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Myth and fact have melded over the years with respect to St. Patrick, and many people aren't quite sure what to believe about this beloved holiday.
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Did You Know?

Northern Ireland is a separate country from Ireland. Though many are relatively familiar with the conflicts in Northern Ireland, the notion of Northern Ireland as a separate country from the Republic of Ireland might not be common knowledge.
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Make Patty's Day as Safe as It Is Fun

St. Patrick's Day is a holiday synonymous with good music, appetizing food and adult beverages. Another, and far less enjoyable, thing people find synonymous with Patty's Day is the liklihood of celebrations going too far, often with celebrants drinking to excess and possibly leading to some potentially fatal side effects.
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Treat Kids to Leprechaun Mischief

Legend says that leprechauns are disgruntled imps who work as cobblers for Irish fairies. Because they tend to stir up a little trouble wherever they go, leprechauns may sneak into your home and create a some mayhem ... or at least a sneaky parent can create the illusion of leprechaun mischief, such as small leprechaun footprints running all over the house.
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Household Names Synonymous with Ireland Goes Beyond Saint Patrick

While there might not be one person more universally associated with Ireland than Saint Patrick, that doesn't mean there isn't a host of other Irish men and women who made themselves household names. The following are some of the more famous folks the Emerald Isle has ever produced.
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Leprechaun Crafts Share the Luck of the Irish

Dress up your home, room or desk in time for St. Patrick's Day. With a few materials that you already have around the house, you can create a Leprechaun to help you celebrate this special day.
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St. Patrick's Day Year After Year

Some people cannot get enough of St. Patrick's Day revelry, parades, food, and fun. For those who want to plan their celebrations in advance, and count down the days until the next Paddy's Day party, here are the days of the week the holiday falls upon for the next several years.
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