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Saint Patrick´s Day. What is Saint Patrick´s Day?. Saint Patrick´s day is a famous festival. It takes place on 17th March every year. It began in Ireland, however, nowadays it is an international festival. People all around the world celebrate the festival. For example, in….
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What is Saint Patrick´s Day? • Saint Patrick´s day is a famous festival • It takes place on 17th March every year • It began in Ireland, however, nowadays it is an • international festival • People all around the world celebrate the festival. • For example, in… IRELAND England America Canada Australia Scotland
Who was Saint Patrick? • Saint Patrick is the most famous patron saint of Ireland, BUT he was not Irish! • He was born in the 4th century AD, near the Welsh coast • When he was sixteen years old, he was kidnapped by Irish raiders • He was taken to Ireland where he worked as a slave • He escaped from captivity and studied to be a priest • He died on 17th March 461 and was buried in Downpatrick, a small town in the north of Ireland
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