SAINT PATRICKS DAY By Marion MrangerGaltier Is Saint
SAINT PATRICK’S DAY By Marion Méranger-Galtier
Is Saint Patrick’s day the national day in…
Ireland
Ireland is called « the emerald island » because it is so GREEN!
Saint Patrick brought Christian religion to Ireland in the 5 th century. s y a s d n e g e e v l o r A d he KES ! A d n N a S Irel f o t ou
He used a shamrock to explain the concept of Trinity. It became the symbol of Ireland.
Is Saint Patrick’s Day celebrated on… February 14 th? March 17 th? July 4 th?
People watch big parades with music and costumes.
In Dublin, Ireland…
In New York, USA…
In Montreal, Canada…
In Chicago, USA, they even dye the river green!
People love making up, dressing up, having fun and being silly!
…babies…
… children…
… teenagers…
…women…
…and even… dogs!
You can go shopping for St Patrick’s Day.
You can make up in Irish colours or wear a wig.
You can buy special drinks.
You can eat special cookies.
You can have a green meal!
In Ireland, the legend says there are Leprechauns:
They have a pot of gold, and you can find it at the end of the rainbow, if you are lucky.
In Ireland, on saint Patrick’s day, you MUST wear something GREEN at school.
If you don’t wear green, you will be pinched!
Are YOU wearing green today? !? ?
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