St Patricks Day Click the 4 leaf clover

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About St. Patrick’s Day • St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated each year on March 17 th. • We celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in honor of Saint Patrick who died on March 17, 461. • Saint Patrick was important because he established 300 churches in Ireland increased the popularity of Christianity.

Symbols of St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock – The Shamrock is a symbol of St. Patrick’s Day because they are found all over the country of Ireland. http: //totalwealthcoaching. com/wp/ 4 Leaf Clover – Four leaf clovers are very hard to find. If you find one you will have good luck! http: //www. realshamrock. com/

Symbols of St. Patrick’s Day Leprechauns – Leprechauns are little men that dress like shoemakers. The Leprechauns are paid with gold coins. The gold coins are then added to a large pot. If you catch a Leprechaun they must show you where they hid the pot of gold. http: //webclipart. about. com/library/weekly/aa 022703. htm

Symbols of St. Patrick’s Day Green – People wear green on St. Patrick's day because green is the color of Shamrocks and spring. If you are not wearing green, you will be pinched! Corned Beef and Cabbage – To celebrate the holiday many people eat corned beef and cabbage. http: //www. thesunblog. com/gourmetgal/food_events/

St. Patrick and Snakes It is said that Saint Patrick got rid of all the snakes in Ireland. It is said that St. Patrick stood on a mountain top and raised a wooden stick in the air to get rid of the snakes. To this day there are no snakes in Ireland. p: //ngfl. northumberland. gov. uk/clipart/Animals/pages/snake_jpg. htm

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