Article Title: Is St. Patrick's Day a religious holiday? How the celebration began in the U.S.
Snippet of Article: "...St. Patrick's Day is celebrated annually on March 17, the date of the patron saint's death.
The holiday began as a religious feast day to honor St. Patrick, who brought Christianity to Ireland.
According to folklore, people wear green to become invisible to leprechauns, who pinch anyone they can see. ..."
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