This video series shows how major American holidays are celebrated, explains the historical background of each holiday, and includes holiday songs, games, puzzles and activities enjoyed by children. This video includes an animated biography of St. Patrick and a profile of an Irish-American family that celebrates the holiday with friends. It also includes a colorful St. Patrick's Day parade and festivities at an Irish-American heritage center.

Originally released by Colman Communications, 2005. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on April 24, 2015.

An Introduction to St. Patrick's Day (1:29); --Who Was St. Patrick? (4:57); -- How Do People Celebrate St. Patrick's Day? (2:43); -- Irish Heritage Centers (4:04); -- Video Quiz: St. Patrick's Day (3:09); -- St. Patrick's (0:12); -- irish dancing (0:09); .