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St. Patrick's Day

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Saint Patrick's Day, March 17th, is the national holiday of the Republic of Ireland. Even though the parade and festival in Dublin can gather up to 500,000 people every year, the biggest St. Patrick's Day festival is actually in New York City. The common saying goes: "Everyone's Irish on St. Patrick's Day!"

  1. 1. When is St. Patrick's Day?
    1. a. March 17th
    2. b. March 16th
    3. c. July 4th
  2. 2. Where is the largest St. Patrick's Day celebration?
    1. a. Scotland
    2. b. London
    3. c. Dublin
  3. 3. How many people gather in Dublin for St. Patrick's Day?
    1. a. 100000
    2. b. 500000
    3. c. 100