St. Patrick's Day article

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  1. St. Patrick
    Apostle and patron saint of Ireland
    The First Parade

    The first St. Patrick's Day parade took place not in Ireland but in the United States.
  2. March 17
    a day observed by the Irish to commemorate the patron saint of Ireland
    Irish soldiers serving in the English military marched through New York City on March 17, 1762.
  3. Irish
    of or relating to or characteristic of Ireland or its people
    Irish soldiers serving in the English military marched through New York City on March 17, 1762.
  4. bagpipe
    a tubular wind instrument
    Each group would hold annual parades featuring bagpipes (which actually first became popular in the Scottish and British armies) and drums.
  5. immigrant
    a person who comes to a country in order to settle there
    Over the next 35 years, Irish patriotism among American immigrants flourished, prompting the rise of so-called "Irish Aid" societies like the Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick and the Hibernian Society.
  6. Ireland
    an island comprising the republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland
    The First Parade

    The first St. Patrick's Day parade took place not in Ireland but in the United States.
  7. stereotype
    a conventional or formulaic conception or image
    In 1948, President Truman attended New York City 's St. Patrick's Day parade, a proud moment for the many Irish whose ancestors had to fight stereotypes and racial prejudice to find acceptance in America.
  8. pub
    tavern consisting of a building with a bar and public rooms
    In fact, up until the 1970s, Irish laws mandated that pubs be closed on March 17.
  9. New York City
    the largest city in New York State and in the United States
    Irish soldiers serving in the English military marched through New York City on March 17, 1762.
Created on Wed Mar 02 16:40:58 EST 2011

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