st. patrick's day
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St. Patrick’s Day
March 17th
What is St. Patrick’s Day?
St. Patrick’s Day is the saint’s feast day
It has evolved from a religious holiday to a worldwide celebration!
St. Patrick’s Day Overview
History of St. Patrick Symbols of Ireland Legends of Irish Culture St. Patrick’s Day Traditions Trivia Game!
The History of St. Patrick
The patron saint of Ireland
Born in 387 AD in Scotland
Father was a
Deacon in the Church
Kidnapped by Pirates
At age 16 years
Taken to Ireland
Sold as a Slave
Patrick took care of sheep for 6 years
He learned
the languag
e.
A voice spoke to him in a dream,“Your ship is waiting.”
The ship took Patrick to Britain
He studied for 16 years in France to
become a priest.
Another dream, “Come and walk
among us again.”
Converted many Irish to Christ
He used the Shamrock as an example of the
Trinity.Father
Jesus (Son)
Holy Spiri
t
One God
Patrick died on March 17, 460 AD.
Symbols of Ireland
The shamrock, or “seamroy,” symbolizes the rebirth of spring.
It was later adopted as a symbol of Irish nationalism.
The Celtic Cross
A sun (from the Celts) super-imposed on a cross (from the Christians)
The Leprechaun
The leprechaun, or “lobaircin” means “small-bodied fellow”.
They were responsible for mending the shoes of other fairies in Celtic folktales.
It was given its “cute” features and popularized in the United States by Walt Disney.
The Flag of Ireland
Green—people of the south
Orange—people of the north
White—symbolizes the peace that brings them
together
Irish Dancing
Dancing the
Irish jig is famous
worldwide!
Example=
Riverdance
Legends of Irish Culture
Leprechauns are unfriendly and possess a pot of gold.
They are also magic
and can grant
wishes.
If you find a Leprechaun, you can trick him into showing you his gold.
The gold is hidden at the end of a rainbow.
But if you don’t watch the leprechaun very carefully…
He and the gold will disappear!
Some say that St. Patrick drove all the snakes out of Ireland…
But St. Patrick never drove snakes from Ireland
The story is a metaphor for driving paganism from the island
Four Leaf Clover
If you find a four-leaf clover you will have good luck.
St. Patrick’s Day Traditions and Celebrations
The first St. Patty’s day parade occurred when Irish soldiers in the British Army marched through New York City on March 17th, 1762.
Chicago river turns green!
The Chicago River has been dyed green every year since 1962.
Traditional Food
The rules of Lent are waived and people traditionally eat Irish bacon and cabbage.
In the USA, Irish bacon has been replaced with corned beef for the annual feast.
Traditional song of IrelandDanny Boy Oh Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are
calling From glen to glen, and down the
mountain side The summer's gone, and all the roses
falling 'Tis you, 'tis you must go and I must bide.
But come ye back when summer's in the meadow
Or when the valley's hushed and white with snow
'Tis I'll be there in sunshine or in shadow Oh Danny boy, oh Danny boy, I love you so. And when you come, and all the flowers are
dying If I am dead, as dead I well may be You'll come and find the place where I am lying And kneel and say an "Ave" there for me.
And I shall hear, tho' soft you tread above me And all my grave will warmer, sweeter be For you will bend and tell me that you love me And I shall sleep in peace until you come to
me. I'll simply sleep in peace until you come to
me. And I shall rest in peace until you come to me. Oh, Danny Boy, Oh, Danny Boy, I love you so.
Wear Green!
People wear green clothes in honor of Ireland.
If you don’t wear green…
You can be pinched!
St. Patrick’s Day
~~Trivia Game~~
Question #1
St. Patrick was the patron saint of
Answer #1:
Ireland
Question #2
St. Patrick’s Day marks the date of St. Patrick’s
Answer #2
Death
Answer #3
Three
Question #4
Leprechauns are little
make-believe that live in Ireland.
Answer #4
fairies
Question #5
If you catch a leprechaun, you can make him tell you where he hides his
Question #6
Leprechauns wear suits of the color
Answer #6
Green
Camps!
Stellar English School What?
Theme: Journalism When?
Saturday, March 31 and Sunday, April 1 Who?
Pupils of the 7th-11th forms Where?
Kremenchuk Teacher’s Training School How to register?
Call 77-52-10 by March 26
Poltava Youth Leadership Conference
When? July 3-7
Who? Pupils - 9th and 10th forms
Where? Poltava Institute of Economics and Law
How much? Free!
Ask Andrea or James about how to apply
Camp Republic What?
Weeklong summer camp for university students/*High-level of English necessary
Where? Borova, Kharkiv oblast
When? July 22-28
For an application or questions, contact [email protected]
