St.

Patrick’s Day

History, Culture, and Discussion

What do you know about st. Patrick’s day?
● When is St. Patrick's Day?
● What do you know about St. Patrick's Day?
● What color do you wear on St. Patrick's Day?
● How do you celebrate St. Patrick's Day?
● What country did St. Patrick’s Day come from?
● What is a shamrock?
● What is a leprechaun?
A Brief History of
St. Patrick’s Day
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 emigrate- leave from a country to
move to another
century- 100 years

Vocabulary religious- having to do with church or

god
pinch- to squeeze something, to hurt
preview someone by squeezing their skin with
your finger and thumb
shamrock- a plant with 3 leaves like in
the pictures
pub/bar/tavern, a place to drink beer
or other alcohol
marathon- a long running race (like a
10K run)
pretend- play, act like someone else
St. PAtrick’s Day
St. Patrick's Day is celebrated in the
United States on March 17. It's neither a
public holiday (we still have work and
school) nor a serious holiday. It's just a
fun holiday.
St. PAtrick’s Day
Many Irish people have emigrated from Ireland
to the United States over the last few
centuries. They brought St. Patrick's Day
with them. St. Patrick's Day is a serious
religious holiday in Ireland, but it has been
changed quite a bit in America.
St. PAtrick’s Day
Today in America people enjoy St. Patrick's Day by wearing
green. In fact, if you don't wear at least one small green
item, school children may pinch you. Probably the most
common symbol for this holiday is the shamrock. Since the
shamrock has three leaves, thousands of years ago St.
Patrick (a religious leader) used it to teach the Irish
people about the three parts of God. Today many people wear
a shamrock design on St. Patrick's Day because it is
supposed to bring good luck.
St. PAtrick’s Day
On this day many people also enjoy going to a pub and
drinking beer, like Guinness. They tell jokes and have a
good time. People who don't come from Ireland like to
pretend they are Irish, too. Some cities hold parades or
marathons. It's not a very big holiday, but it can be a fun
one for the people who want to enjoy it. It is very
different kind of celebration from St. Patrick's Day in
Ireland.
Let’s Review!
1. What day is St. Patrick's Day celebrated on?

2. Do people go to work and school on St. Patrick's Day?

3. What country did St. Patrick's Day come from?

4. What color do people wear on St. Patrick's Day?

5. If you don't wear that color, what will school children do to you?

6. Wearing a shamrock will bring you good ____.

7. Where do people go to drink beer?

8. In some cities people run in a _____ on St. Patrick's Day.

SHamrock
Shamrocks are symbols of
Saint Patrick's Day.

If you find one, you

will have good luck!
 Leprechaun
Leprechauns are little
fairies who live in Ireland.

They play tricks on people.

What does this picture
represent?

It represents an Irish
saying:

"There is a pot of gold at

the end of every rainbow."
 What do
people eat?
● They eat corned beef,
cabbage, and potatoes.

● Most people put mustard

on their corned beef.
 What do
people drink?
Guinness, an Irish beer
How do people
Celebrate?
● The first celebration of
Saint Patrick's Day in
the United States was in
Boston, Massachusetts in
1737.
● People dress up in green
and attend parades, go
to bars or pubs, and
drink beer
The city of Chicago dyes
the river green for St.
Patrick’s Day
Were you paying attention??
● When is St. Patrick's Day?
● What color do you wear on St. Patrick's Day?
● How do you celebrate St. Patrick's Day?
● What drink is popular on St. Patrick's Day?
● Do you wear a special color or special clothes on St. Patrick's Day in your
country?
● Is there a Saint Patrick's Day parade in your city or country?
● What stories are associated with St. Patrick's Day?
● What countries celebrate St. Patrick's Day?
● If you had to go to a St. Patrick's Day celebration, what would you wear?
● Have you ever been to an Saint Patrick's Day parade?
● What did Saint Patrick do in Ireland?
● What symbol did Saint Patrick use to explain Christianity? Why?
● What is a leprechaun?