St Patrick was born in Scotland in 385 A.D., became a priest and went to Ireland to teach people about God, using shamrocks to teach about the Trinity, and died on March 17, 461 A.D.; leprechauns possess a pot of gold that can be tricked from them if watched carefully but they will disappear; today on St. Patrick's Day, Americans celebrate with parades, dancing, and wearing green in memory of Ireland and shamrocks for luck.

1. St Patrick was born in Scotland in 385 A.D.Free powerpoints at http://www.worldofteaching.com

2. He became a priest

3. He went to Ireland to teach people about God.

4. Some say he drove all the snakes out of Ireland.

5. Others say he used shamrocks to teach about the Trinity

6. He died March 17 in 461 A.D.

7. Leprechauns are unfriendly and possess a pot of gold.

8. If you find a Leprechaun, you can trick him into showing you his gold.

9. But if you don’t watch the leprechaun very carefully, he and the gold will disappear!

10. Today Americans march in parades…

11. Dance the Irish Jig…

12. Dye rivers green…

13. People wear green in memory of Ireland

14. Some also wear Clover/Shamrocks.

15. If you find a four-leaf clover you will have good luck.

16. Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!