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"Celebrating the green: Explore the unique heritage of St. Patrick's Day in America with members of the Ancient Order of the Hibernians, who are in charge of New York's festivities, and examine the controversy that has surrounded the parade in recent years."--Container.
"St. Patrick: man, myth & magic: This is the sweeping story of the man who sowed the seeds of Christianity in Ireland and became virtually synonymous with his adopted homeland."--Container....
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Traces the life of Saint Patrick, the history of St. Patrick's day and how the day has been celebrated throughout the centuries. Also gives a brief history of the Irish, the shamrock and leprecauns. The video continues with a history of the Irish in America and shows how the St. Patrick's Day holiday is celebrated in modern times including the St. Patrick's day parade.
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Patrick was kidnapped from his parents' seaside villa when he was 16, by a band of raiders who kept him as a slave. He has to conquer may odds, including himself. Patrick turned to God, found new strength and inner freedom, and began an incredible saga of faith against which nothing could prevail. Historical facts are blended with traditions, bringing back to life a lost world of Druids, warriors, and kings.
Fun-loving Patrick had it easy at his...