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Every St Patrick’s day, thousands of Americans eat corned beef and cabbage as a way of connecting to Ireland. But this association sits uncomfortably with many Irish people.

A man dressed as Saint Patrick blesses the crowd in Dublin as the parade makes its...

Patrick’s own writings and early accounts of the saint’s career reveal many interesting details about the life of this patron saint of Ireland.

I find it intriguing that most Americans celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with as much fervor, green beer and parade floats as possible without recognizing that they’re actually celebrating on the feast day of a Catholic saint.

Today is St. Patrick’s Day, a day of festivities for all those with Irish blood — or who like to wear green and pretend they’re Irish for a day.

St. Patrick’s Day is not just an excuse to get drunk. March 17 is the anniversary of Patrick’s death in 460 AD and is today celebrated around the world.