Post on 06-Dec-2014
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St. Patrick’s Day
Who is Saint Patrick?
• St. Patrick was born in Britain but was kidnapped by Irish raiders.
• He was taken to Ireland but managed to escape and return to Britain.
• He promised he would return to Ireland to save the Irish.
• He used the Shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity.
St. Patrick and the Snakes
• It is said that St. Patrick chased all the snakes out of Ireland and into the sea.
• There are no snakes in Ireland nowadays, but this is a myth.
Celebrations
• St Patrick’s Day is celebrated on 17th March every year.
• In many cities across the world there are parades and everybody wears green.
Dublin
Belfast
Chicago
Argentina
The White House
What happens on St. Patrick’s Day?
• Usually, after the parades there are concerts.
• Then, people drink alcohol until the early hourse in the morning, especially Guinness.
Rugby
• In Northern Ireland a rugby match is played on St. Patrick’s Day.
• The teams are of different schools in Northern Ireland and the winner receives the School’s cup.
• The matches are played all year but the final is on St. Patrick’s Day.