St. Patrick’s Day is the saint’s feast daySt. Patrick’s Day is the saint’s feast day

It has evolved from a religious holiday to a It has evolved from a religious holiday to a worldwide celebration!worldwide celebration!

FatherFather

Jesus Jesus (Son)(Son)Holy Holy

SpiritSpirit

The sun (from the Celts) super-imposed on a The sun (from the Celts) super-imposed on a cross (from the Christians)cross (from the Christians)

Dancing theDancing the

Irish jig is famousIrish jig is famous

worldwide!worldwide!

Example: RiverdanceExample: Riverdance

Leprechauns are unfriendly and possess a Leprechauns are unfriendly and possess a pot of gold.pot of gold.

They also possess magicThey also possess magic

and can grant wishes. and can grant wishes.

But if you don’t watch the leprechaun …But if you don’t watch the leprechaun …

He and the gold will disappear!He and the gold will disappear!

1. Name three symbols of St. Patrick’s day

2. Who was St. Patrick?

3. What is a leprechaun?

4. What are typical foods and drinks on St. Patrick’s

day?

5. Where was the first St. Patrick’s day parade?

6. What happens to the Chicago River?

7. Who asked for the fountains at the White House to be

dyed green?