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Saint Patrick's Day

American  

noun

  1. March 17, observed by the Irish in honor of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland.


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Prosecutors say the attack unfolded minutes before midnight on Saint Patrick’s Day 2024.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 6, 2025

Two weeks ago, on Saint Patrick’s Day, members of the Kennedy family posted pictures of the extended clan gathered at the White House with Mr. Biden.

From New York Times Mar. 31, 2024

Quinn reiterated that the celebration of Saint Patrick’s Day on March 17th is not an arbitrary, Hallmark-appointed holiday.

From Fox News Mar. 16, 2022

On the following day, March 17, Pirro hosted McCarthy and told him: “Happy Saint Patrick's Day, and especially in Kern County where I saw you last night. Great Republican county.”

From Salon Dec. 15, 2018

I mean, what else was I going to wear on Saint Patrick’s Day?

From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli

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