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e the serious celebrating begins. . Saint Patrick39。s Day is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, Newfoundland( 紐芬蘭 ) and Labrador (拉布拉多) and in Montserrat (蒙特色拉特島) . It is also widely celebrated by the Irish diaspora( 離散的猶太人 ) , especially in places such as Great Britain, Canada, the United States, Argentina, Australia, and New Zealand, among others. . Today, St. Patrick39。s Day is probably the most widely celebrated saint39。s day in the world. ? In Great Britain cities with a large Irish population, St. Patrick’s Day is a very big deal. ? Big cities and small towns alike celebrate with parades(游行) , “wearing of the green,”playing Irish music and singing Irish songs, Irish food and drink, and activities for kids such as crafts, coloring and games. ? Some munities even go so far as to dye rivers or streams green! ? Green is everywhere on St. Patrick’s Day. People wear green clothes, green shirts, green socks, green ties, or just a green flower or ribbon. Green coloring is added to cakes, cookies and even beer. ? Favorite foods on this day are corned beef and cabbage and Irish stew 墩菜(lamb, onions, and potatoes cooked in tricked gravy肉汁 ) ? Eating colcan