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Why Do We Wear Green on St. Patrick’s Day?: Media

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St. Patrick's Day
A St. Patrick's Day parade in New York City, 2017.
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Shamrock
A patch of bright green shamrocks, each with three leaflets.
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Ireland
Flag of Ireland
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