Saint Patrick's Day

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Saint Patricks Day
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What is Saint Patricks Day?

• Saint Patricks day is a famous festival

• It takes place on 17th March every year

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

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

England
America
IRELAND
Australia
Canada
Scotland
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Who was Saint Patrick?

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

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

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

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

• He escaped from captivity and studied to be a
  priest

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

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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.

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17th March

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

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The Shamrock

• The shamrock is a three-leafed plant it is the
  main symbol of Saint Patricks 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

• It was also used by doctors to help sick people

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

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The Leprechaun

• The leprechaun is another famous symbol of Saint
  Patricks day