St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, was born in Roman Britain around the late 4th or early 5th century. According to legend, at 16, he was kidnapped by Irish raiders and brought to Ireland as a slave. After escaping, he returned home and later became a missionary, spreading Christianity across the island. He is famously associated, according to later tradition, with using the shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity. His legacy of faith has made St. Patrick"s Day a global celebration.
Happy St. Patricks Day!
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St. Paul Winter Carnival
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Pumpkin patch
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Earth Science Week
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Where the glow of the holidays lingers
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Cosplay strongly encouraged
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Tiffany Dome, Chicago Cultural Center, Illinois
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Daylight saving time
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Honoring those who served
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National Aviation Day
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Playa del Silencio, Spain
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Virgin Islands National Park established
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It s World Poetry Day
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Who doesn’t love a ‘Puppy’?
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Dancing in The Nutcracker
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Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico
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Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia
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Happy winter solstice!
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Eurasian lynx
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World Rainforest Day
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Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute, Venice, Italy
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Molokini Crater, Maui, Hawaii
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I m here! Take a look at me!
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Venture into a prehistoric gallery of art
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At the shore of an inland sea
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Napping away New Year s Day
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International Day for Biological Diversity
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Lionfish off the coast of Indonesia
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Pups of the prairie
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Hey, don t you guys have somewhere to be?
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World Meteorological Day
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