The History of St. Patrick’s Day

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St. Patrick’s Day…• Honors the Patron saint of Ireland,

St. Patrick• Is celebrated on March 17th every

year, the day St. Patrick died

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Who is St. Patrick?• The Patron Saint of Ireland• He was born in Wales.• He studied religion to become a

priest.• He went to Ireland to tell the

people about God.

Learn more about St. Patrick!

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The Clover

• St. Patrick used a three-leaf clover to explain the Trinity to the pagans of Ireland.

• Today, many people wear clovers, or shamrocks, to commemorate St. Patrick’s Day

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Kissing the Blarney Stone

• The Blarney Stone is located at the Blarney Castle in County Cork, Ireland. You have to lie on your back and bend backward and downward to kiss the stone. It is supposed to bring you good luck. Legend says that the stone has magical powers because an old woman cast a spell on it.

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Leprechauns• Leprechauns are small Irish fairies, only

about 2 feet tall. They are said to be unsociable. They dress like shoemakers with pointy hats and shoes. Leprechauns are also said to have a pot of gold. You have to listen for the sound of their hammer to catch one, but they are tricky. If you look away, they will disappear.

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How St. Patrick’s Dayis Celebrated in America

• St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated with parades and festivals all across the United States to commemorate the Patron Saint of Ireland!

Find out more about St. Patrick’s Day traditions!

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The Color Green

• It’s a tradition to wear Green on St. Patty’s Day to prevent from being pinched!

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Dinner Time!

• On St. Patrick’s Day, many people eat corn beef and cabbage, a traditional meal in Ireland!

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The Luck of the Irish

Four ways to be lucky on St. Patrick’s Day

1. Wear green so you don’t get pinched.

2. Find a shamrock. 3. Kiss the Blarney Stone. 4. Catch a Leprechaun if you can.

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Find the words!

IRELAND

SHAMROCK   

PATRICK

JIG

LITTLE

FOLK

POT

LUCK

FAIRY

SNAKE

GREEN

LEAF

SAINT

GOLD

FOUR

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What Did You Learn?

St. Patrick’s Day is a very interesting holiday, and hopefully you have learned some new information to

share with your family and friends!

Test your new knowledge!

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This PowerPoint presentation is designed to give the student an overview of St. Patrick’s Day and provide links for further research. I feel that it is developmentally appropriate

for 3rd-5th grade students.