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Who was St. Patrick? I am known as Saint Patrick, the Patron Saint of Ireland. I was born into a Roman. British family circa 387. http: //www. bbc. co. uk http: //www. history. com

Who was St. Patrick? I was about sixteen when Irish pirates came. They kidnapped me and took me to Ireland. Then, they sold me as a shepherd slave.

Who was St. Patrick? One night, an angel told me to go back home. I escaped and returned to Britain.

Who was St. Patrick? Years later, God told me to convert Irish people to Christianity. So I travelled around Ireland baptizing people.

Who was St. Patrick? I used the shamrock to teach the holy trinity. And I drove all the snakes out of Ireland.

Who was St. Patrick? I died on March 17 th circa 462. I was buried in a place known as Downpatrick (Northern-Ireland).

SYMBOLS Celtic cross Flute Fiddle Uilleann pipe Harp Horseshoe

SYMBOLS Derby Cane Shamrock: St. Patrick used it to explain the Holy Trinity Blessing Clover: If you find a four-leaf clover, you will have good luck!

SYMBOLS Leprechaun: Irish elf dressed like a shoemaker. If you catch one, he will tell you where the pot of gold is. Pot of gold: It is hidden at the end of the rainbow. Blarney stone: Stone set in the wall of the Blarney Castle tower. The person who kisses the stone is gifted with eloquence and persuasiveness.

TRADITIONS On March 17 th, St. Patrick’s Day, people traditionally wear green clothes and a small bunch of shamrocks on their jackets or caps. Children wear orange, white and green badges, and women and girls wear green ribbons in their hair. If you are not wearing green, you will be pinched!

TRADITIONS The traditional dish in Ireland is bacon and cabbage. In the USA, the bacon has been replaced with corned beef for the annual feast. People love green cakes and even a pint of green beer!

TRADITIONS Many cities have a St. Patrick’s Day parade. The most famous ones are held in Dublin, the capital of Ireland, and New York. Some paint the yellow street lines green for the day! The Chicago River is also dyed green! The traditional Irish dance called jig is very popular, too!

EDUCATION HIGHWAY IST

What is the capital of Ireland ? Cork

The Irish flag is made up of which three colours? Green, white and orange Blue, yellow and red Green, white and green Black, red and yellow

Which of the following emblems is associated with Ireland? The shamrock The rose The sunflower The maple leaf

What are the two main languages used in Ireland? English and Latin English and Greek English and German English and Irish

Who is the patron saint of Ireland? Saint David Saint Peter Saint Patrick Saint George

What do you need to do to get the gift of persuasiveness? You need to jump down the Cliffs of Moher. You need to kiss the grave of Oscar Wilde. You need to kiss the Blarney Stone. You need to visit the Guinness Brewery.

How many leafs are on a lucky clover? 2 3 4 5

What did St. Patrick drive out of Ireland? Leprechauns Fairies Snakes Sheep

Where can you find a pot of gold? At the end of the rainbow In the sea In a jewelry shop Underground

Why is Saint Patrick's Day celebrated on March 17 th? It was his birthday It was the day he arrived in Ireland It was the day he drove away the snakes It was the day he died