St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on March 17th to honor St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. It is popularly celebrated in the United States with people wearing green, eating corned beef and cabbage, and recognizing symbols like shamrocks and leprechauns. St. Patrick brought Christianity to Ireland in the fifth century, which is why he is famous and the reason for the holiday.

2. READING COMPREHENSION:
● What is St. Patrick’s?
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● Why is it a popular celebration in the United States?
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● When do people celebrate St. Patrick’s?
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● What did St. Patrick do to be as famous?
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● What colour is the most popular in this celebration?
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● What food is traditionally eaten on this day?
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● Which are the tradtional symbols of St. Patrick’s day?
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● Are leprechaunds nice?
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1. Children usually do this when somebody doesn't wear green clothes.
2. Country where it is popular to celabrate St. Patrick's day.
4. It is orange, green and white
5. A traditional symbol
7. Month in which St. Patrick's is celebrated.
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3. St. Patrick's day is a national ______________
6. Smalll Irish fairies
8. It is a traditional food on this day
9. Saint who was born in the fourth century.