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St. Patrick’s Day has been celebrated on March 17 in the U.S. for many years. It is a day to recognize Irish heritage. Here are some of the traditions associated with St. Patrick’s Day.

Green or a Pinch!

It is traditional that those of Irish heritage must wear green on St. Patrick’s Day. Those that don’t can be pinched as punishment!

Irish Food

Irish food is popular on St. Patrick’s day. Favorite dishes include corned beef and cabbage, colcannon, made with potatoes and kale; and Irish stew. Cakes and ice cream are usually green with green decorations.

  • Green cake with shamrock icing

Turn It All Green

Ireland is nicknamed the “Emerald Isle” because of its green landscape. Green is therefore the color of St. Patrick’s Day. Around the country, people celebrate by coloring things green, including rivers and fountains!

  • The White House fountain colored green for St. Patrick’s Day
  • The Chicago River tinted green for St. Patrick’s Day

Parades

Cities across the country hold parades on St. Patrick’s Day. The parades usually include Irish dancers and Irish music, often played by bagpipe bands.

  • St. Patrick’s Day parade in 1915
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Tiffany Joseph

Broward '20

I'm Miss. Congeniality of Broward College North Campus, Events Coordinator of the Psychology Club at Broward College North Campus, new president of Her Campus Broward, I work for Student Services at Broward College North Campus, and I just like to get involved in many great activities that benefit my personal growth.
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Student at Broward College for the past five years, first enrolled on Davie's Central Campus learning Physical Therapy for two years than, transferring to Coconut Creeks North campus for the last three years, now majoring in Early Childhood / Developmental Education. Spent first year with Her campus Broward as Outreach Director, former president of self-entitled campus friendship club, Sammy's Buddy Brigade, member of the Campus Science Club, and a Broward County local student Ambassador with Best Buddies International. Winner of the Sammy's award for most charity work within the community, and now Vice President of Her Campus Broward. I hope to soon be working at Junior Achievement with the elementary and middle school children, in order to have a well rounded experience! The hope is to one day work with and teach children who have special needs such as myself! Biggest belief and philosophy of life is that, no matter what anyone says you can't accomplish in life, I am living proof that anything is possible! Having ADHD, high functioning Autism, and medical conditions such as Scoliosis, helps me to understand special needs children on a level that very few people can! It is this very knowledge that led me to choose Teaching as my chosen profession. Now at age 42, and more than 55% on the way to getting an Associate of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education, I hope to become an Assistant Teacher within the next year or so. We hope that this true life story will inspire others to never give up either, no matter what anybody says, or tells you, that you can't do, the only one who can truly hold you back is "YOU".