The document provides information about St. Patrick's Day, including its history and traditions. It explains that St. Patrick's Day originated as a Christian feast day honoring St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, and has since evolved into a secular celebration of Irish culture. Key details include the story of St. Patrick's life and missionary work in Ireland, common Irish symbols like the shamrock and Celtic cross, legends about leprechauns and their pots of gold, and modern celebrations involving parades, wearing green, and eating Irish foods like corned beef and cabbage.

1. St. Patrick’s
Day
March 17th

2. What is St. Patrick’s Day?
 St. Patrick’s Day is the saint’s feast day
 It has evolved from a religious holiday to
a worldwide celebration!

3. St. Patrick’s Day
Overview
 History of St. Patrick
 Symbols of Ireland
 Legends of Irish Culture
 St. Patrick’s Day Traditions
 Trivia Game!

4. The History of St. Patrick
The patron saint of Ireland

5. Born in 387 AD in Scotland
Father
was a
Deacon
in the
Church

6. Kidnapped by Pirates
At age 16 years
Taken to Ireland Sold as a Slave

7. Patrick took care of sheep for 6
years
He
learned
the
language.
A voice spoke to him in a dream,
“Your ship is waiting.”

8. The ship took Patrick to Britain
He studied for 16
years in France to
become a priest.
Another dream,
“Come and walk
among us again.”

9. Converted many Irish to
Christ
He used the
Shamrock as an
example of the
Father
Trinity.
Jesus
Holy
(Son)
Spiri
t
One God

10. Patrick died on March 17, 460 AD.

11. Symbols of Ireland
 The shamrock, or “seamroy,” symbolizes
the rebirth of spring.
 It was later adopted as a symbol of Irish
nationalism.

12. The Celtic Cross
 A sun (from the Celts) super-imposed on
a cross (from the Christians)

13. The Leprechaun
 The leprechaun, or “lobaircin” means
“small-bodied fellow”.
 They were responsible for mending the
shoes of other fairies in Celtic folktales.
 It was given its “cute” features and
popularized in the United States by Walt
Disney.

14. The Flag of Ireland
Green—people of the south
Orange—people of the north
White—symbolizes the peace
that brings them together

15. Irish Dancing
 Dancing the
Irish jig is famous
worldwide!
Example=
Riverdance

16. Legends of Irish Culture
 Leprechauns are unfriendly and possess
a pot of gold.
 They are also magic
and can grant
wishes.

17. If you find a Leprechaun, you can
trick him into showing you his gold.
 The gold is hidden at the
end of a rainbow.

18. But if you don’t watch the
leprechaun very carefully…
 He and the gold will disappear!

19. Some say that St. Patrick drove all
the snakes out of Ireland…
 But St. Patrick never drove snakes from
Ireland
 The story is a metaphor for
driving paganism from the
island

20. Four Leaf Clover
 If you find a four-leaf clover you will have
good luck.

21. St. Patrick’s Day
Traditions and Celebrations
 The first St. Patty’s day parade occurred when
Irish soldiers in the British Army marched
through New York City on March 17th, 1762.

22. Chicago river turns green!
 The Chicago River has been dyed green
every year since 1962.

23. Traditional Food
 The rules of Lent are waived and people
traditionally eat Irish bacon and
cabbage.
 In the USA, Irish bacon has been
replaced with corned beef for the
annual feast.

24. Traditional song of Ireland
Danny Boy
 Oh Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are
calling
 From glen to glen, and down the
mountain side
 The summer's gone, and all the roses
falling
 'Tis you, 'tis you must go and I must bide.

25.  But come ye back when summer's in the
meadow
 Or when the valley's hushed and white with
snow
 'Tis I'll be there in sunshine or in shadow
 Oh Danny boy, oh Danny boy, I love you so.
 And when you come, and all the flowers are
dying
 If I am dead, as dead I well may be
 You'll come and find the place where I am lying
 And kneel and say an "Ave" there for me.

26.  And I shall hear, tho' soft you tread above me
 And all my grave will warmer, sweeter be
 For you will bend and tell me that you love me
 And I shall sleep in peace until you come to
me.
 I'll simply sleep in peace until you come to
me.
 And I shall rest in peace until you come to me.
 Oh, Danny Boy, Oh, Danny Boy, I love you
so.

27. Wear Green!
 People wear green clothes in honor of
Ireland.

28. If you don’t wear green…
 You can be pinched!

29. St. Patrick’s Day
~~Trivia Game~~

30. Question #1
St. Patrick was the
patron saint of

31. Answer #1:
Ireland

32. Question #2
St. Patrick’s Day marks
the date of St.
Patrick’s

33. Answer #2
Death

34. Question #3
The shamrock has
leaves.

35. Answer #3
Three

36. Question #4
Leprechauns are little
make-believe
that live in Ireland.

37. Answer #4
fairies

38. Question #5
If you catch a
leprechaun, you can
make him tell you
where he hides his

39. Answer #5
Gold

40. Question #6
Leprechauns wear suits
of the color

41. Answer #6
Green

43. Camps!

44. Stellar English School
 What?
 Theme: Journalism
 When?
 Saturday, March 31 and Sunday, April 1
 Who?
 Pupils of the 7th-11th forms
 Where?
 Kremenchuk Teacher’s Training School
 How to register?
 Call 77-52-10 by March 26

45. Poltava Youth Leadership
Conference
 When?
 July 3-7
 Who?
 Pupils - 9th and 10th forms
 Where?
 Poltava Institute of Economics and Law
 How much?
 Free!
 Ask Andrea or James about how to apply

46. Camp Republic
 What?
 Weeklong summer camp
for university students/*High-level of English
necessary
 Where?
 Borova, Kharkiv oblast
 When?
 July 22-28
 For an application or questions, contact
republiccamp@gmail.com