Saint Paddy's

March seventeenth holiday

Saint Paddy's is short for Saint Patrick's Day, the Irish holiday celebrated on March 17th.

The nickname reflects the Irish diminutive Paddy for Patrick (from Pádraig), distinguishing it from the common error "Saint Patty's"—Patty being short for Patricia.

We're going to the parade for Saint Paddy's.

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