There are several holidays to look forward to in March. Here's a list, and a brief description, of the holidays you can celebrate this month!
St. Patrick's Day :: March 17th 275kz
This Irish holiday is always celebrated on March 17th, which is the day St. Patrick died. Patrick was a missionary way back in the 4th century who converted symbol for this day.
Saint Joseph's Day :: March 19th 591k1w
People of Italian heritage usually celebrate this Christian holiday. It recognizes Joseph, the patron saint of Italy who was kind of bird) return to San Juan Capistrano, California from their winter migration on this day.
Spring Equinox :: March 20th 1k6g4a
Spring Equinox, also called the Vernal Equinox, is the first day of spring. On this day, there are exactly 12 hours of light and 12 hours of darkness everywhere in the world.
Emancipation Day for Puerto Rico :: March 22nd 4b4g14
Emancipation days are celebrated on different days all over the world, depending on when slavery became illegal in each country. The first slaves were brought to Puerto Rico in 1560 and it wasn't until March 1873 that slavery was abolished.
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