saint patris day Flashcards
when is saint patrics day
17th march
hwo was saint patrick
he was born in britain and sold into slavery as a teenager. he escaped slavery and became a priest.
what is he famous for
for spreading christianity and for getting rid of all snakes in ireland
what is he also known as
apostol of ireland
what is the symbol
shamrock
what does the shamrock demonstrate
the holy trinity
a patron saint
the protecting and guiding saint of a person or place
languages in ireland
irish and english
how to celebrate
parades, cultural events, festivals,
the global greening
chicago = green river
washington dc = main
london = london eye green
sydney = opera house
niagra falls = green lights
rio de janeiro = statue of christ
ljubljana = castle
ways to celebrate
wear something green
colour food and drinks green
wear shamrock
enyoj irish music and literature
stereotypes of irish people
warm and friendly
welcoming and hospitable
keen to tell stories
happy to perform songs
not good time keepers
