Saint Patrick’s Day

March 17th, 2011

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Dublin

Belfast

Who is St. Patrick?

Brought Christianity to Ireland in the 5th century

Said to have banished all snakes from Ireland!

Was Bishop of Ireland until 431 AD, died March 17th, 461

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Irish Symbols• The shamrock is

a symbol for good luck!

• Saint Patrick used the 3 leaves to explain the Holy Trinity

• Ireland known as “Emerald Isle”, contains 40 shades of green!

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Shoemakers for fairies from Ireland that stand about 2 feet tall!If you catch one, make him tell you where he has hidden his gold. The legend is: pot of gold at the end of the rainbow!

• It’s a stone set in the castle tower in the village of Blarney

• If you reach the stone, and KISS it, you will have “the gift of gab”

• Lie on your back and bend backward to kiss the stone!

Hello lads andlassies. Go and

Get that Blarney Stone!

Saint Patrick’s in Ireland

• The Irish celebrate the conversion of Ireland to Christianity

• Also is a national festival: music, dancing, food, crafts, fireworks

• Traditional meal: boiled potatoes and cabbage mashed together! And BEER

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Saint Patrick’s Day in the US

• Saint Patty’s is also an important day in the US, celebrated since 1737 (the first parade).

• Today, the biggest parade is on 5th Avenue, New York City!

• Customs include: eating corned beef and cabbage, green beer, wearing shamrock pins, and celebrating all things Irish.

• In Chicago, the river is dyed green!

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What happens if you don’t wear green to

school?

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OUCH!

You aren’t wearing green.

PINCH!

Writers: Jonathan Swift, Bram Stoker, James Joyce, Oscar Wilde Actors: Peter O'Toole, Liam Neeson, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Farrel

Pop stars: U2, Boyzone, The Corrs, Enya

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