The History of St. Patrick’s Day

M. Greene2 St. Patrick’s Day… Honors the Patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick Is celebrated on March 17 th every year, the day St. Patrick died Click here for more St. Patrick’s day history!here

M. Greene3 Who is St. Patrick? The Patron Saint of Ireland He was born in Wales. He studied religion to become a priest. He went to Ireland to tell the people about God. Learn more about St. Patrick!St. Patrick

M. Greene4 The Clover St. Patrick used a three-leaf clover to explain the Trinity to the pagans of Ireland. Today, many people wear clovers, or shamrocks, to commemorate St. Patrick’s Day

M. Greene5 Kissing the Blarney Stone The Blarney Stone is located at the Blarney Castle in County Cork, Ireland. You have to lie on your back and bend backward and downward to kiss the stone. It is supposed to bring you good luck. Legend says that the stone has magical powers because an old woman cast a spell on it.

M. Greene6 Leprechauns Leprechauns are small Irish fairies, only about 2 feet tall. They are said to be unsociable. They dress like shoemakers with pointy hats and shoes. Leprechauns are also said to have a pot of gold. You have to listen for the sound of their hammer to catch one, but they are tricky. If you look away, they will disappear.

M. Greene7 How St. Patrick’s Day is Celebrated in America St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated with parades and festivals all across the United States to commemorate the Patron Saint of Ireland! Find out more about St. Patrick’s Day traditions!St. Patrick’s Day traditions

M. Greene8 The Color Green It’s a tradition to wear Green on St. Patty’s Day to prevent from being pinched!

M. Greene9 Dinner Time! On St. Patrick’s Day, many people eat corn beef and cabbage, a traditional meal in Ireland!

M. Greene10 The Luck of the Irish Four ways to be lucky on St. Patrick’s Day 1. Wear green so you don’t get pinched. 2. Find a shamrock. 3. Kiss the Blarney Stone. 4. Catch a Leprechaun if you can.

M. Greene11 Find the words! IRELAND SHAMROCK PATRICK JIG LITTLE FOLK POT LUCK FAIRY SNAKE GREEN LEAF SAINT GOLD FOUR

M. Greene12 What Did You Learn? St. Patrick’s Day is a very interesting holiday, and hopefully you have learned some new information to share with your family and friends! Test your new knowledge!

M. Greene13 This PowerPoint presentation is designed to give the student an overview of St. Patrick’s Day and provide links for further research. I feel that it is developmentally appropriate for 3rd-5th grade students.