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Although an Irish tradition to honor St. Patrick, the patron
saint of Ireland, the festival has long been a part of American celebrations.
When the Irish arrived as immigrants in the New World, they brought the
tradition with them. Today, St. Pat’s Day is celebrated with as much fervor as
the first Irish in the country. In most states, you’ll probably have the
opportunity to see parades and various other festivities with lots of St.
Patrick’s Day gift ideas doing the rounds. Incidentally, New York was the first
city to host a parade in the year, 1762.

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Although it first originated in New Orleans, Louisiana, Mardi Gras is
a much-loved event that the entire country celebrates with every city having
its own brand of festivities and merriment. Meaning “Fat Tuesday” in French,
the event marks the days of feasting and merriment before the fasting period of
Lent. In case you’re preparing to join in the fun for the first time, know that
the typical theme will be colors of green for faith, gold for power, and dark
purple for power.

As for the costumes, you can go all out with feathers, boas,
gaily-painted masks that are worn or carried on sticks, and of course, the
signature balloons, beads, doubloons, and necklaces. Look