St.

Patrick’s Day
Who was St. Patrick?
St. Patrick is the patron saint
of Ireland. He converted
many Irish to Christianity in
the fifth century.
St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated
each year on March 17th. St.
Patrick died on March 17,
circa 462.
St. Patrick’s Day is the saint’s
feast day and has evolved
from a religious holiday to
a worldwide celebration.
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8 TEAMS
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TEAM 1:
IRELAND-FLAG
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Shamrock – The Shamrock is a
symbol of St. Patrick’s Day
because they are found all over
the country of Ireland.

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4 Leaf Clover – Four leaf

clovers are very hard to find. If
you find one you will have
good luck!
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TEAM 2:
LEGEND
 St. Patrick and Snakes
It is said that Saint Patrick got rid of all
the snakes in Ireland. It is said that St.
Patrick stood on a mountain top and
raised a wooden stick in the air to get rid
of the snakes. To this day there are no
snakes in Ireland.

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TEAM 3:
RAINBOW
 St. Patrick viewed the rainbow as a
representation of God's promise to never
again destroy the earth with a flood. So,
the Irish myths and legends of rainbows
and pots of gold merged with Christian
beliefs to where we are today!
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Leprechauns – Leprechauns are
little men that dress like
shoemakers. The Leprechauns are
paid with gold coins. The gold
coins are then added to a large
pot. If you catch a Leprechaun
they must show you where they
hid the pot of gold.
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TEAM 4,5:
FAMOUS PEOPLE
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TEAM 6:
FAMOUS PLACES
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TEAM 7:
IRISH FOOD
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LET’S PLAY!!!
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The shamrock, or
“seamroy,” symbolizes the
rebirth of spring. It was
later adopted as a symbol
of Irish nationalism.

The leprechaun, or
“lobaircin” was a cranky,
“small-bodied fellow” of
Celtic folklore, given its
“cute” features and
popularized in the United
The Celtic Cross – a sun States by Walt Disney.
(from the Celts) super-
imposed on a cross
(from the Christians)
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Green – People wear green on St.
Patrick's day because green is the
color of Shamrocks and spring. If
you are not wearing green, you
will be pinched!

Corned Beef and Cabbage –

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people eat corned beef and

cabbage.
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St. Patrick never drove
snakes from Ireland; the
story is a metaphor for
driving paganism from the
island.

The traditional meal of

Irish bacon and cabbage
has been modified in the
United States. Irish bacon
Music has always been an
has been replaced with
important part of Irish life.
corned beef for the
Irish music is produced with
annual feast.
instruments like the fiddle,
the uilleann pipes, the tin
whistle, and the bodhran.
Quiz Time

Quiz
Who can you see?
Q8: What day is St.Patrick's Day?
a. March 20
b. March 17
c. March 18
d. 3rd Friday in March
Q9:Where was St.Patrick born?
a. Dublin
b. Wales
c. Patricksville
d. Chicago
Q10: What did St. Patrick use
the Shamrock for?
a. To fan the pirates
b. To decorate his hat
c. To help explain the concept
of the Trinity
d. As a spice in his salad
Q11: What does legend say St.
Patrick drove out of Ireland?
a. Snakes
b. Pirates
c. Cars
d. Lizards
Q12: What happens if you don't
wear green on St. Patrick's Day?
a. You get to pinch someone
b. You get pinched
c. Your hair turns green
d. You get kissed by a toad