St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland who brought Christianity to Ireland in the 5th century. St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on March 17th each year in honor of his death. Traditional ways of celebrating St. Patrick's Day include parades, wearing green, eating foods like corned beef and cabbage, and recognizing symbols of Irish culture like shamrocks and leprechauns.

1. St. Patrick's Day Nicole Kincaid

2. is the patron saint of Ireland is known for driving snakes from Ireland brought Christianity to Ireland has a holiday named after him St. Patrick

3. How is St. Patrick’s Day celebrated?

4. Parades

5. Leprechaun Green Shamrock Symbols

6. Dancing

7. Bagpipes music

8. Corned Beef & Cabbage Soda Bread Irish Stew Food

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10. What country did St. Patrick bring Christianity to? a. Australia b. Ireland c. Scotland Question 1

11. Question 2 What color is worn on St. Patrick’s Day? a. Blue b. Red c. Green

12. Question 3 Which of the following is a St. Patrick’s Day symbol? a. Leprechaun b. Egg c. Candy Cane

13. Question 4 What instrument do we often hear at St. Patrick’s Day parades? a. Bagpipes b. Banjo c. Triangle

14. Question 5 Last One! Which of the following is a traditional Irish meal? a. Turkey & Mashed Potatoes b. Corned Beef & Cabbage c. Green Eggs & Ham

16. References St. Patrick’s Day http://stpatricksday.com C ustoms & Traditions http://wilstar.com/holidays/patrick.htm A bout St. Patrick http://www.st-patricks-day.com/about_saintpatrick.asp B agpipe Audio Clip: “The Duke of Glengarry” http://toneczar.com/soundclips.aspx Parade Video Clip http:// www.unitedstraming.com