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The Real Story Behind St. Patrick’s Day—and How To Explain It To Kids
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St. Patrick's Day And Why We Wear Green
Today, on St. Patrick’s Day, we celebrate all things Irish and a lot of us wear green while doing so. But why? There’s a lot of lore regarding leprechauns – a mythical creature said to go around pinching people not wearing green. There’s also a belief that wearing green on St. Patrick’s Day is rooted in the color having become a symbol of Irish identity and resistance against British rule in the 1700s.
People around the world celebrate St. Patrick's Day on March 17 with green parades and clover leaves. But where do these traditions really come from?
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