From this normally green- (as in environment) related blog, today some green updates of another sort–to help you celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day…

St. Patrick’s Day — History.com Articles, Video, Pictures and Facts
Discover the history behind St. Patrick’s Day, observed by the Irish for 1000 years. Find out about the customary St. Patrick’s Day meal, popular holiday traditions and more.

St. Patrick’s Day 2013: 5 Things You Didn’t Know – ABC News

ABC News St. Patrick’s Day 2013: 5 Things You Didn’t Know
His birth name was actually Maewyn Succat — it wasn’t until he was in the Church that it was changed to Patricius, or Patrick. St. Patrick, the Apostle of Ireland, was born in Kilpatric …

In Time for St. Patrick’s Day, a Visit From Obama’s Irish Cousin …
Henry Healy is just one of many Irish visitors in town for St. Patrick’s festivities, but he is the only Irishman or woman who can say his cousin is the president of the United States.

Revelers from NYC to Dublin mark St. Patrick’s Day 
NEW YORK—Crowds cheered and bagpipes bellowed during New York City s annual St. Patrick s Day parade

Pointers for St. Patrick’s Day parade – Boston Herald

Chicagoans celebrate St. Patrick’s Day | WGN-TV
What would be a cold and cloudy St. Paddy’s Day celebration in Chicago started early Saturday morning for local and state leaders. Mayor Emanuel, Governor Quinn, and Senator Dick Durbin headed to mass at Old St. Pats

For Best St. Patrick’s Day, Live in These 5 Irish-American Cities …
St. Patrick’s Day is coming up, and the cities with the most Irish-American influence are bound to have the most revved-up parties.

Roundup: Traditional And Alternative St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations …
Feel the luck of the Irish all throughout Philadelphia this weekend and beyond with this lofty lineup of events

St Patrick’s Day Down Under: Beyond the glad tidings – The Irish Times

Pubs profit on St. Patrick’s Day weekend
Area pubs say they’re raking in double the profits this two-day St. Patrick’s Day weekend. They just hope Mother Nature doesn’t ruin their plans.

St Patrick’s Day 2011 – Riverdance Flashmob (Central Station, Sydney, Australia)

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