What do people do to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day?

St. Patrick's Day was established as a way to recognise Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. It is celebrated on March 17, the anniversary of his death in the fifth century. The Irish have observed this day as a religious holiday for over 1,000 years. On St. Patrick's Day, which falls during the Christian season of Lent, Irish families would traditionally attend church in the morning and celebrate in the afternoon.  This festivity is also now practised by many people throughout the world with food, drink and all things green.

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