St.

Patrick’s Day
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horseshoe
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4 leaf clover 5.
bagpipes
kilt
3. pot of gold
4. St. Patrick 7.
Leprechaun
Match the word with the definition
1. A mythical Irish fairy usually depicted as a small old man in green
clothes who hides pots of gold.
2. You usually find this on a horse's hoof, but on St. Patrick's Day, it's a
symbol of luck.
3. This skirt is worn by men instead of pants at special events.
4. You can find this at the end of a rainbow. It's full of small gold coins.
5. This is the patron saint of Ireland. St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on
the day he died.
6. This plant has four leaves, which stand for faith, hope, love and luck.
7. This large woodwind instrument is played on special occasions.
Read the text
Saint Patrick's Day is a special holiday celebrated every year on March 17th. It is a day to
remember Saint Patrick, who is the patron saint of Ireland. Saint Patrick was actually not Irish; he
was born in Britain. When he was a teenager, he was captured by Irish raiders and taken to Ireland.
There, he worked as a shepherd for many years. During this time, he became deeply religious. He
later escaped and returned to Britain, but he felt called to go back to Ireland to spread
Christianity.

Legend says that Saint Patrick used the shamrock, a three-leafed plant, to teach the Irish
people about the Holy Trinity – the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. This is why the
shamrock is a symbol of Saint Patrick's Day.

Today, Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated with parades, wearing green clothes, and enjoying
traditional Irish food like corned beef and cabbage. People also often decorate with
symbols like shamrocks and leprechauns, which are mythical creatures from Irish folklore.

Saint Patrick's Day is not just celebrated in Ireland; it is celebrated in many parts of the
world, especially in places with large Irish communities, like the United States. It is a fun and
joyful day to celebrate Irish culture and heritage.
and answer the questions!
1. Who is Saint Patrick?
2. When is Saint Patrick's Day celebrated?
3. Where was Saint Patrick born?
4. What did Saint Patrick use to teach the Irish
people about the Holy Trinity?
5. How is Saint Patrick's Day celebrated today?
6. Is Saint Patrick's Day only celebrated in Ireland?
Discuss in pairs
Have you heard of St. Patrick's Day before? What
do you know about it?
Do people celebrate St. Patrick's Day in your
country? If so, how?
What do you think makes St. Patrick's Day a fun
holiday for people to celebrate?
 Happy St.
Patrick's Day!