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St. Patrick’s Day is the saint’s feast day It has evolved from a religious holiday to a

worldwide celebration!

The patron saint of Ireland

Father was a Deacon in

the Church

Taken to Irelandand sold as a slave

He was Kidnapped by

Pirates at the age of 16

Patrick took care of sheep for 6 years

He learned the

language.

A voice spoke to him in a dream,“Your ship is waiting.”

The ship took Patrick to Britain

He went to France and studied for 16 years to

become a priest.

Another dream, “Come and walk among us again.”

Converted many Irish to Christianity

He used the Shamrock as an example of the Trinity.

Father

Jesus (Son)Holy

Spirit

One God

The Shamrock, or “seamroy,” symbolizes the rebirth of spring.

It was later adopted as a symbol of Irish nationalism.

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

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.

Green — people of the south Orange — people of the north

White — symbolizes the peace that brings them together

Dancing the Irish jig is famous worldwide!

Example: Riverdance

Leprechauns are unfriendly and possess a pot of gold.

They also possess 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 …

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.

If you find a four-leaf clover you will have good luck.

The first St. Patty’s day parade occurred when Irish soldiers in the British Army marched through New York City on March 17th, 1762.

The Chicago River has been dyed green every year since 1962.

Even the White House celebrates…

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.

Danny Boy

People wear green clothes in honor of Ireland.

You can be pinched!