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Saint Patrick’s Day Lore Across Nations and Ireland
The article recounts St Patrick's life from capture in Ireland to his guidance of Christianity, notes on his battles with Druids and the legend of driving snakes from Ireland, and explains the shamrock symbol. It then mentions early American observances 188 years ago, with references to diverse national claims to Patrick’s birth and legacy.
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St. Patrick
Ireland
St. Patrici
Scotland
England
France
Wales
Sleamish
Celestine
Treland
St.atrick
Pliny
Patrick
America