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Saint patrick
St. Patrick was born in Scotland in 385 A.D., became a priest and went to Ireland to teach the local people about Christianity, using the shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity; he is credited with driving all the snakes from Ireland and died on March 17, 461 A.D.
Saint patrick
- 1. St Patrick wasborn in Scotland in 385 A.D. Free powerpoints at http://www.worldofteaching.com
- 2. He became apriest
- 3. He went toIreland to teach people about God.
- 4. Some say hedrove all the snakes out of Ireland.
- 5. Others say heused shamrocks to teach about the Trinity
- 6. He died March17 in 461 A.D.
- 7. Leprechauns are unfriendlyand possess a pot of gold.
- 8. If you finda Leprechaun, you can trick him into showing you his gold.
- 9. But if youdon’t watch the leprechaun very carefully, he and the gold will disappear!
- 10. Today Americans marchin parades…
- 11. Dance the IrishJig…
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- 13. And of course,many people drink lots of beer!
- 14. People wear greenin memory of Ireland
- 15. Some also wearClover/Shamrocks.
- 16. If you finda four-leaf clover you will have good luck.
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