Saint Patrick festivity

4. Before becoming “Saint Patrick”, Patrick was a priest (a religious catholic and Christian person)

5. He was born in Scotland in 385 A.D. Free powerpoints at http://www.worldofteaching.com

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

7. Some say he drove all the snakes out of Ireland. This is the legend of one of his miracles.

8. Others say he used shamrocks to teach about the Trinity. Since a shamrock has 3 leaves: one of them was the father, the other was the son and the last one was the holy spirit.

9. He died March 17th in 461 A.D. In his honour every 17th of March, Saint Patrick day is celebrated.

12. According to the legend, they are 3-feet-tall (a dwarf size or so) Leprechauns are unfriendly and possess a pot of gold.

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

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

16. Irish dress up with fancy dresses, greet wigs and colourful hats.

17. FIRE-SWALLOWERS AND JUGGLERS

18. YOU CAN ALWAYS GO FOR A RIDE IN FUNFAIRS, SUCH AS THE BIG-WHEEL.

19. OR ENJOY A MUSICAL PARADE ALL ALONG DUBLIN…

20. AT NIGHT, FIREWORKS ANNOUNCE THAT SOMETHING IS GOING ON IN DUBLIN…

23. Nowadays Americans celebrate Saint Patrick day as well. They march in parades…

24. Dance the Irish Jig…

25. Dye rivers green…

26. And of course, many people drink lots of beer!

27. People wear green in memory of Ireland

28. Some also wear Clover/Shamrocks.

30. But …if you find a four-leaf clover you will have good luck.

32. COME UP WITH IDEAS RELATED TO THESE IMAGES…

37. Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!