According to the United States Census statistics, there are approximately 36.9 million people in the United States who claim to be of Irish decent (people who have relatives who were born in Ireland). However, there are only 122,000 Irish born currently residing in the country. These numbers may seem pretty small considering that the population of the United States is over 315,500,000.
So then why is this serious religious holiday in Ireland, called St. Patrick's Day, being celebrated in the United States this weekend? Here is some BASIC information on the day and then some MORE if you are really interested.
Meanwhile, I have some questions for you...
1. How is GOOGLE honoring it on their search page (only viewable on March 17)
2. What do people in Chicago do to their river? And WHY do they do that?
3. What is a shamrock and what does it have to do with the day?AND Where and when was the first St. Patrick's Day Parade?
Awaiting your questions, please post them in the comments below or email AskESLilly@gmail.com
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