saint patrick treasure hunt
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Saint Patrick
Every 17th March, Irish people all over the world
celebrate St. Patrick's Day in honour of the patron
saint of Ireland. This celebration consits of parades, feasts and religious traditions
Why is this festivity celebrated on 17th march?
●Because is the day of the death of St. Patrick
What was Saint Patrick's real name?. Where was he born? Did he
study in his birthplace?The real name of St
Patrick was Maewyn Succat.
He was born in Scotland in Dumbarton (c. 385)
Yes, he did.
How did he reach Ireland?
●He was kidnapped●by Irish raiders and taken as a slave to Gaelic Ireland(by
boat).
●Because
How did he manage to convert the Irish pagans to Christianity?
He managed to escape after being a slave for six years and then studied in a monastery in
Gaul for 12 years. This was when he knew that his ‘calling’ was to try and convert all the pagans in
Ireland to Christianity. -
What makes the Celtic Cross different from the Christian cross?
The Celtic Cross is a symbol that combines a cross with a ring surrounding the intersectio,
and the Christian Cross is the seen as a representation of the instrument of the
crucifixion of Jesus Christ, is the best-known religious symbol of Christianity.
Name at least two symbols of this festivity and write briefly about one
of the legends on Saint Patrick.The two symbols are:-The shamrock.-The serpent
The snake is an important element for Ireland. On this island there are no snakes because according to legend Saint Patrick drove all the snakes into the sea where they finished drowning.
Why is green the colour choosen by the Irish during this
celebration? Give at least two reasons.
-Because the flag of Ireland is orange, white and GREEN.
-Also because the shamrock is an important element in St. Patrick day, and is green.
Name two traditional Irish songs that are sung and probably danced
on this festival.
Two popular songs are:-Danny Boy.-Saint Patrick was a Gentleman.
What do the Irish eat at Saint Patrick's?
-Corned Beef.-Soda Bread.-Beef and Guinness Stew.-Smoked Salmon.-Bangers and Mash.-Black Pudding.-Fish and Chips.
Which river turns into green colour during this celebration?
The river is Chicago River.
Créditos
-Lucía Parrilla Chércoles.
-Ana Portillo Cárdenas.
-Victoria Navarro Jaime.
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