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Learn about the life of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, his missionary work, popular myths like driving out snakes and using shamrocks, and modern traditions like parades and green river dyeing. Explore the significance of Leprechauns and clovers. Celebrate Irish culture and luck on Saint Patrick's Day!
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Presentation on Saint Patrick www.assignmentpoint.com
St Patrick was born in Scotland in 385 A.D. www.assignmentpoint.com
He became a priest www.assignmentpoint.com
He went to Ireland to teach people about God. www.assignmentpoint.com
Some say he drove all the snakes out of Ireland. www.assignmentpoint.com
Others say he used shamrocks to teach about the Trinity www.assignmentpoint.com
He died March 17 in 461 A.D. www.assignmentpoint.com
Leprechauns are unfriendly and possess a pot of gold. www.assignmentpoint.com
If you find a Leprechaun, you can trick him into showing you his gold. www.assignmentpoint.com
But if you don’t watch the leprechaun very carefully, he and the gold will disappear! www.assignmentpoint.com
Today Americans march in parades… www.assignmentpoint.com
Dance the Irish Jig… www.assignmentpoint.com
Dye rivers green… www.assignmentpoint.com
And of course, many people drink lots of beer! www.assignmentpoint.com
People wear green in memory of Ireland www.assignmentpoint.com
Some also wear Clover/Shamrocks. www.assignmentpoint.com
If you find a four-leaf clover you will have good luck. www.assignmentpoint.com
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! www.assignmentpoint.com