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Do you know what Do you know what holiday is known as holiday is known as

the first green of the first green of spring?spring?

St. Patrick’s DaySt. Patrick’s Day,

Of course, it isOf course, it is

the famous Irish holidaythe famous Irish holiday

The explanation for such denotation is simple – the traditional color of this day is green. It is considered to be stylish to wear green clothes or some garments of this color. To get in the spirit of this day you can also put a shamrock in the buttonhole or tab of your jacket. Shamrock is known to be a sacred plant in the times of

ancient Ireland that is why nowadays it is an indispensable part of the traditional celebration of this

day. Don’t forget about traditional Celtic music, rhythms that stir your emotions and make your blood boil.

Actually, St. Patrick’s DaySt. Patrick’s Day is a holiday with the Irish fleur, that’s the very reason for appreciating all Irish

things this day. Turn on your imagination and spend this day jolly good.

St. Patrick’s Day St. Patrick’s Day SymbolsSymbols

Pot of Gold

CloverDance

Leprechaun

The main mythical

person of this day is…?

Leprechauns!!!Leprechauns!!!YES!!!YES!!!

Leprechauns’ Leprechauns’ Family Family Tree!!!Tree!!!

Leprechauns usually take the form of old men who enjoy

partaking in mischief. Their trade is that of a cobbler or

shoemaker. They are said to be very rich, having many treasure crocks buried during war-time. According to legend, if anyone

keeps an eye fixed upon one, he cannot escape, but the moment

the gaze is withdrawn, he vanishes.

According to legend, the leprechaun posses a hidden pot of gold. You can track down a

leprechaun by the sound of his shoemaker's hammer. If you can catch him, you can force him to

tell the whereabouts of his pot of gold. However, you must be

careful. You must keep your eye on him every second. If not, the

leprechaun will trick you and disappear.

In most tales and stories leprechauns are depicted as generally harmless

creatures who enjoy solitude and live in remote locations, while in others they are depicted as ill-natured and

mischievous, with a mind for cunning. Opinion is divided as to if

they ever enjoy the company of other spirits. Although rarely seen in social

situations, leprechauns are supposedly very well spoken and, if

ever spoken to, could make good conversation.

Among the most popular of beliefs about leprechauns

is that they are extremely wealthy

and like to hide their gold in secret

locations, which can only be revealed if a

person were to actually capture

and interrogate a leprechaun for its money. Another popular belief is

that you may find a leprechaun and his pot of gold at the end of a rainbow.

ShamrShamrockock

The shamrock is undoubtedly the most identifiable symbol of Ireland. Shamrock comes from the Irish Gaelic word Seamrog, a word that refers to the plant's three leaves. The shamrock as symbol of Ireland and St. Patrick's Day is partly due to the natural abundance of clover plants in the country, but largely due to its strong association with Christianity.

Legend says that St. Patrick used the shamrock to visually illustrate the concept of the Trinity (the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit) when trying to convert polytheistic pagans to Christianity.

In Christianity, God is three persons, but it's not the same as three gods. The simple analogy is thought to have helped non-Christians understand a fundamental element of the Christian religion.

the first the first is for hopeis for hope

and the fourthand the fourth is for luck.is for luck.

the third the third is for loveis for love

the secondthe second is for faithis for faith

Today is St Patrick’s Day. It is celebrated annually. It began as a Christian holiday and became an official feast day in the early 1600s. However, it has gradually become more of a secular celebration of Ireland’s culture.

The day celebrates the life of the patron Saint Patrick. At the age of sixteen he was kidnapped from his native land of the Roman British Isles and sold into slavery in Ireland. He worked as a shepherd and turned to religion for solace. After six years he escaped to the Irish coast and fled home to Britain.

While back in his homeland, he decided to become a priest. He then returned to Ireland after dreaming that the voices of the Irish people were calling him to convert them to Christianity.

After years of studying, he went back to Ireland as a Christian missionary. St. Patrick was able to bring upon a massive religious shift to Christianity by converting people of power.

His desire to spread Christianity was met with opposition. He ran into trouble with the local pagan priesthood and history tells of many fights. He laid the groundwork for the establishment of hundreds of monasteries and churches.

He is also credited with bringing written word to Ireland through the promotion of the study of legal texts and the Bible.

Patrick’s mission in Ireland is said to have lasted for thirty years. It is believe he died in the 5th century on March 17, which is the day St. Patrick’s Day is commemorated each year.

Some facts Some facts aboutabout St. St.

Patrick’s Patrick’s Day:Day:

In Ireland on this day people traditionally wear a small

bunch of shamrocks on their jackets or

caps

Fact №1

Let’s dress up for St. St.

Patrick’s Patrick’s PartyParty

Fact №2 Many cities

have a St. Patrick’s Day parade

Boston

Dublin

Moscow

The first St. Patrick's Day parade took place not in Ireland but in the United States. Irish soldiers serving in the English military marched through New York City on March 17, 1762. Along with their music, the parade helped the soldiers reconnect with their Irish roots, as well as fellow Irishmen serving in the English army. Over the next 35 years, Irish patriotism among American immigrants flourished, prompting the rise of so-called "Irish Aid" societies like the Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick and the Hibernian Society. Each group would hold annual parades featuring bagpipes (which actually first became popular in the Scottish and British armies) and drums. In 1848, several New York Irish Aid societies decided to unite their parades to form one New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade. Today, that parade is the world 's oldest civilian parade and the largest in the United States, with over 150,000 participants. Each year, nearly three million people line the 1.5-mile parade route to watch the procession, which takes more than five hours. Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia and Savannah also celebrate the day with parades involving between 10,000 and 20,000 participants.

Many legends and myths surround St Patrick. Some

of this lore includes the belief that

Patrick raised people from the

dead.

Fact №3

The first church founded by Saint Patrick is located

at Margin. The ground is

considered holy.

Fact №4

Fact №5People making the river green

The Chicago RiverThe Chicago River Chicago is famous for a somewhat peculiar annual event: dyeing the Chicago River green. The tradition started in 1962, when city pollution-control workers used dyes to trace illegal sewage discharges and realized that the green dye might provide a unique way to celebrate the holiday. That year, they released 100 pounds of green vegetable dye into the river—enough to keep it green for a week! Today, in order to minimize environmental damage, only 40 pounds of dye are used, making the river green for only several hours. Although Chicago historians claim their city's idea for a river of green was original, some Savannah natives believe the idea originated in their town. They point out that, in 1961, Savannah mayor Tom Woolley had plans for a green river. Due to rough waters on March 17, the experiment failed, and Savannah never attempted to dye its river again.

Fact №5There must be a lot of music !!!

Nothing will turn your personal St Patrick’s Day party into a true Irish celebration faster than a wee bit o’ Irish music.  There are lots of Irish bands that play locally for St. Patrick’s Day, too.  So, if you don’t have any bagpipes, fiddles or drums handy, check your local newspaper to find a band and get the family out for a jig!

Fact №5Traditional

Food

Irish Soda Bread with Raisins

Cabbage

Corned Beef and Cabbage

Oatmeal Lace Cookies

Soup

Roast Potatoes

Corned Beef

Last but not least, get your green on!  Last but not least, get your green on!  Wear green, dye your hair green, paint Wear green, dye your hair green, paint

your face green.  Or, like this boy, your face green.  Or, like this boy, transform yourself into the flag of transform yourself into the flag of

Ireland!Ireland!

St. Patrick's DaySt. Patrick's Day

St. Patrick’s Day is hereSt. Patrick’s Day is here

Let’s give a clap and dance a jig

St. Patrick’s Day is here

St. Patrick's DaySt. Patrick's Day

St. Patrick's Day is here, you see.We'll pick some shamrocks, one, two, three.We'll count the leaves and look them over,

And maybe find a four-leafed clover.I'll sew green buttons on my vest,Green for St. Patrick is the best.I'll wear a green hat, very high,And dance a jig--at least I'll try!