Saint Patrick´s

Day

What is Saint Patrick´s Day?

• Saint Patrick´s day is a famous festival

• It takes place on 17th March every year

• People all around the world celebrate the festival. For example, in…

• It began in Ireland, however, nowadays it is an international festival

Australia

England

Scotland

AmericaIRELAND

Canada

Who was Saint Patrick?• Saint Patrick is the most famous patron saint of Ireland, BUT he was not Irish!

• He died on 17th March 461 and was buried in Downpatrick, a small town in the north of Ireland

• When he was sixteen years old, he was kidnapped by Irish raiders

• He was born in the 4th century AD, near the Welsh coast

• He was taken to Ireland where he worked as a slave

• He escaped from captivity and studied to be a priest

In Downpatrick..• There is a visitor centre dedicated to the famous saint..

• Here, people come to learn about the history of Saint Patrick.

• There are also art exhibitions and events held at the centre.

17th March• On 17th March every year people all over the world

celebrate the festival

The Shamrock• The shamrock is a three-leafed plant; it is the main symbol of Saint Patrick´s day

• It is also the symbol of Ireland

• People say that Saint Patrick used the shamrock to teach the Irish people about the Holy Trinity

• In Ireland, businesses and sports clubs use the shamrock as an emblem. For example..

• It was also used by doctors to help sick people

The Leprechaun• The leprechaun is another famous symbol of Saint Patrick´s day