Saint Patricks Day Which country is this flag

Saint Patrick's Day

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Ireland is called ''the Emerald Isle'' (in Polish is ''Szmaragdowa wyspa'').

Who is Saint Patrick? Saint Patrick lived in 4 th and 5 th centuries. He was a Christian and he taught people about God. The legend says that he sent away snakes off the island.

Ireland is a country on the British Isles. People in Ireland speak two languages - English and Gaelic. There are beautiful landscapes, lakes and castles there. People in Ireland often play musical instruments and dance. When the Irish dance their legs are busy. Ireland has many symbols. Here are some of them. . .

Leprechaun is a mean dwarf who lives in a forest and plays tricks on people.

Shamrock Saint Patrick used it to teach people about Christianity. One leaf is for God, one for God's Son and another one is for the Holy Spirit.

Sheep This is one of the most popular animals in Ireland. There are many sheep in valleys.

Beer It is a very popular drink in Ireland. It's sometimes green.

Harp It's an old Celtic instrument. It's in the emblem of Ireland.

Rainbow Leprechaun hides a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.

Pot of gold This is the pot with gold which Leprechaun hides at the end of the rainbow.

Atlantic puffin It means ''maskonur zwyczajny'' in Polish. It lives at seashores and it likes fishes. It’s colorful.

Hat People put on high green hats when they go to parades.

Horseshoe It brings good luck.

Celebrating - putting on green clothes - sending greetings - sticking Shamrocks on clothes for happiness - drinking beer - going to festivals and parades

Now, it’s time for a quiz. The link is in your chat on Teams.

Listen to our performance. Scarborough Fair, a popular song, played by Natalia Nagrodzka & Natasza Rybicka. There are many Celtic versions of this song.

Thank you for your attention. Happy Saint Patrick's Day!