ST PATRICK'S DAY

Saint Patrick’s Day or Feast of Saint Patrick March 17 Prepared by the student of the 8 grade

What is it?

Flag of Ireland

Saint Patrick’s Day or Feast of Saint Patrick March 17

Who was Saint Patrick? Patron Saint of Ireland Born in the 4th century on the island of Great Britain At the age of 16, he was kidnapped by Irish pirates and taken to Ireland Stayed in Ireland for 6 years, learned Gaelic and the customs Escaped and returned home Became a priest and returned to Ireland as missionary

Shamrock

Who was Saint Patrick Introduced Christianity to the Irish people Used a shamrock to explain the Christian idea of the Trinity According to legend, banished all snakes from the island of Ireland St. Patrick died on March 17

St. Patrick’s Cathedral

St. Patrick’s Day - Today How is it celebrated today? Parades in big cities Wearing green Drinking Guinness (the national drink of Ireland) and green beer Eating traditional Irish food Listening to Irish music

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St. Patrick’s Day – Dublin

Moscow - Arbat

Munich, Germany

Irish dishes…

Irish Stew