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St. Patrick’s Day

Discover the fascinating history and customs behind St. Patrick's Day, the traditional Irish celebration. From the legend of St. Patrick to parades, shamrocks, and leprechauns, explore the rich traditions and cultural significance of this holiday. Wear green and join the festivities!

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St. Patrick’s Day

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  1. St. Patrick’s Day A Traditional Irish Celebration

  2. Who was St. Patrick ? • He was captured by Irish Pirates, who sold him to some Irishman to work. Patrick had to work for this man, but after some time he escaped to Wales, and became a priest. He decided to bring Christianity to Ireland, where a lot of pagans lived. People belived in supernatural possibilities of Saint Patrick - they thought that he brought the dead back to life and drove all the snakes away from Ireland. He died on the 17 March AD 461. Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland and the most important saint on the Irish Island.

  3. WEAR GREEN

  4. Why is the water in this river green? The city of Chicago dyes the river green for Saint Patrick's Day. Many Irish people live in Chicago.

  5. Blessing on St. Patrick's Day ! • May luck be our companionMay friends stand by our sideMay history remind us allOf Ireland's faith and pride.May God bless us with happinessMay love and faith abide.

  6. PARADES

  7. Shamrock • Shamrocks are the national emblem ofIreland. They look like four leaf clovers.

  8. Did you know that? • Saint Patrick’s day is a legal holiday in Ireland. Schools, post offices, and banks are closed

  9. Food Bread and fish are popular food for the day

  10. Leprechauns • Leprechauns are sprites or gnomes and are part of Irish folklore

  11. Irish Legend • Irish legend says that if you can catch a leprechaun, he must lead you to his pot of gold at the end of the rainbow

  12. Celebrate ! • St. Patrick’s Day is on March 17 every year.

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