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Origins Of st. Patricks Day

Origins Of st. Patricks Day

Saint Patrick's Day is a cultural and religious holiday celebrated on 17 March. It is named after
Saint Patrick (c. AD 385461), the most commonly recognized of the patron saints of
Ireland. The day commemorates Saint Patrick and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland, as
well as celebrates the heritage and culture of the Irish in general. Celebrations generally
involve public parades and festivals and the wearing of green attire or shamrocks.

Saint Patrick's Day is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland,
Newfoundland and Labrador and Montserrat. It is also widely celebrated by the Irish around the
world; especially in Britain, Canada, the United States, Argentina, Australia and New Zealand.

st. Patricks Day cOstume

st. Patricks Day free events
Ideas
10:-11:20 Costume Parade Atrium
1. Male Costumes 11:20-12:40 Spooky Green Lunch Cafeteria
o Lucky Leprechaun
o Parade Leprechaun 12:40-2:00 Movie Theatre
o Irish Morphsuit
2:00-4:00 Dance Atrium
1. Female Costumes
o Good Lucky Charm Leprechaun
o Good Golly Miss Molly Leprechaun
o Lucky Irish Lass

st. Patricks Day cOstume cOmPetitiOn

First Prize .......................................... $100.00

Second Prize..........................................$50.00
Third Prize............................................$20.00

Reid Brown