INTRODUCTION

Saint Patrick's Day is one of the most important days on the Irish calendar, it is celebrated in Ireland where Saint Patrick

is patron and also all around the world.We propose that you investigate who this Saint is and dicover

some of the traditions related to the holiday.

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QUESTIONS

1.-Who was Saint Patrick?2.-Where was he born and at approximately what time?3.-How does the legend of Saint Patrick arrival in Ireland?4.-Which natural act did Saint Patrick carry out and why?5.-What colour is associated with the holiday?6.-What is the name of the cathedral in New York?7.-What do they put in the beer on this day to make it green?

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RESOURCES

History of Saint Patrick

Saint Patrick's Day

St. Patrick´s Parade

THE BIG QUESTION

How do they actually celebrate St. Patrick's day?

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