ST. PATRICK'S DAY

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Who is St. Patrick?

➲ St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland...

...and is celebrated on March 17, when he died.

ST. PATRICK'S DAY SYMBOLSThe shamrock,

symbolizes the rebirth of spring. It was later adopted as a symbol

of Irish nationalism.

The leprechaun.

The leprechaun.

The Celtic Cross.

ST. PATRICK'S DAY SYMBOLS

Music is a very important part of Irish life.

The traditional food is Irish baconand corned beef.

ST PATRICK'S DAY TRADITIONS

Families traditionally wear green and go to church in the morning and celebrate in the afternoon.

The first St. Patty Day parade waswhen Irish soldiers in the Britisharmy went through New York Cityon March 17, 1762.

ST. PATRICK'S DAY TRADITIONS

The Chicago River has been painted green every year since 1962.

CELEBRATIONS IN OTHER PLACES

➲ Sydney Opera House

International Space Station

Moscow