St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on March 17th each year to honor Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. According to legend, Saint Patrick used a drum to drive all the snakes out of Ireland. Traditional symbols of Saint Patrick's Day include the shamrock, leprechauns, and the color green. The harp is also a symbol of Ireland. Kissing the Blarney Stone is believed to give the gift of eloquence.

3. The legend of Saint Patrick

4. This is a famous Irish legend. Ireland is an island in the Atlantic Ocean.

5. A long time ago there lived a priest in Ireland. His name was Patrick.

6. In Ireland there lived many snakes, too. People were afraid of snakes.

7. Patrick wanted to help. How could they get rid of the snakes?

8. He took a drum and played it loudly – and all the snakes slid away. Patrick walked all over the island, until the last snake was gone.

9. The people were very happy. They called Patrick a saint. Today you can't find any snakes in Ireland.

10. Symbols