1. « St. Patrick’s Day: Traditions and Customs» Darya Zelmanovna Ostrirova School for handicapped children #480 Kirovskiy district.

2. Contents:  Who is St. Patrick?  Traditions and Customs - Christian Customs - Christian Customs - Pagan Customs - Pagan Customs  Symbols of St. Patrick’s Day

3. The sight of Ireland Ireland is an old country with many customs and traditions.

4. One of them is – St. Patrick’s Day!!

5. Who is St. Patrick? - St. Patrick is a saint who patronizes Ireland -He is praised as a man who brought Christianity to Ireland -Many legends are told of him -March 17 – the day of his death – is celebrated as St. Patrick’s Day

6. Traditions and Customs Christian and Pagan traditions can be found in celebrating of St. Patrick’s Day

7. Christian Traditions: -Ascending the saint mountain “Croagh Patrick” – the legend says, that Patrick exiled all the snakes from Ireland on this mountain – it was a divine wonder. - Fastening a shamrock leaf to clothes – it symbolizes the Christian cross

8. Pagan and Folk Traditions: -Drinking at least one alcohol drink in an Irish pub -Putting on green clothes – as a symbol of spring, Ireland and shamrock -Festivals and parades are held in the streets

9. Symbols of St. Patrick’s Day: -Shamrock leaf - Oaken staff - sileila -Leprechaun – a small fairy-tale creature -Colours of Ireland – green and golden (orange)

10. HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY!

11. The End The End