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Saint Patrick´s
Day
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 What do you know about St. Patrick’s Day?

Look at the pictures:

What do these symbols represent? What traditions or customs do you
associate with St. Patrick’s Day? Share your thoughts with the class!
 Reading and
What is St. Patrick’s Day?
Discussion
St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated on March 17th, marks the death of
Saint Patrick, Ireland’s patron saint. Born in Britain in the 4th
century, he was kidnapped by Irish raiders and taken to Ireland as
a slave. After escaping, he went back to his homeland.

Later, he became a missionary and returned to Ireland to spread

Christianity, using the shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity.
Originally a religious holiday, it was observed with church services
and feasts. As Irish immigrants moved abroad, especially to the
U.S., it evolved into a global celebration of Irish culture, featuring
parades, music, and public festivities.
Questions
1) Who was St. Patrick?
Answer: St. Patrick was a Christian missionary who
helped spread Christianity in Ireland.

2) How is St. Patrick’s Day connected to Irish culture?

Answer: St. Patrick’s Day honors the patron saint of
Ireland and celebrates Irish heritage.

3) Why do people outside of Ireland celebrate this holiday?

Answer: Because many Irish immigrants moved to
countries like the USA, bringing their
traditions with them.
St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated in many ways, both in
Traditions
Ireland and in other countries like the USA.
• Wearing Green:
People wear green clothing to honor Irish heritage.
• Parades:
Large cities like New York, Boston, and Dublin hold parades.
• Shamrocks:
The three-leaf clover represents the Holy Trinity.
• Leprechauns:
A mischievous Irish folklore character often associated with
luck.
• Food and Drinks:
Irish dishes like corned beef and cabbage, Irish soda bread,
and
 St. Patrick’s Day in the USA vs.
• Large, extravagant paradesIreland
St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated differently in Ireland
and the USA.
with
USA IRELAND
floats and music. • A mix of religious services and
• The Chicago River is dyed cultural festivities.
green. • Traditional Irish music and
• People of all backgrounds dances.
celebrate • Public celebrations with food
with Irish-themed parties. and family gatherings.
• Bars and restaurants offer St. • Some cities hold parades, but
Patrick’s they are usually smaller and
Day-themed promotions. more traditional.
• Many landmarks, like the White • The focus is more on Irish
heritage.
St. Patrick’s Day
Vocabulary
Shamrock Corned beef
Leprechaun Guinness
Pot of gold Celtic
Parade St. Patrick
Luck
Irish heritage
Green clothing
Useful Phrases
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
May the luck of the Irish be with you!
Let’s celebrate with some traditional Irish
food!
May your day be filled with
luck and laughter!
Let’s join the parade!
 Listening Task
Listen carefully to the short audio about how
St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated worldwide and
complete the text:
St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated on ____________ in honor of
____________, the patron saintMarch 17th People wearSt.
of Ireland. Patrick
__________
green
to celebrate and take part in _________ in large cities. In the
parades
USA, the city of _________ dyes its river green. InChicago
Ireland,
religious
celebrations include ______________________ services
and _______________,
music festivals
bringing communities together in joyous festivities. Among the
Leprechaun
many symbols of Irish folklore, a _____________ is a small,
mischievous creature often associated with luck and hidden
treasures.
St. Patrick’s Day Role-
Play
1. Planning a St. Patrick’s Day Parade:
• One student is the organizer, and the other asks
questions about the event.

2. Buying St. Patrick’s Day Decorations:

• One student is a customer, and the other is the store
assistant.

3. Talking About St. Patrick’s Day Traditions:

• Students discuss their favorite ways to celebrate the
holiday.
 Tic-Tac-Toe – St. Patrick’s Day
Edition
1. Divide the class into two teams: X and
HOW TO
O.
PLAY
2. One student from each team picks a
question.
3. If they answer correctly, they place
their mark (X or O) on the square of
their choice.
4. A shamrock represents “X”, and a coin
represents “O”. Click on a square to
switch between them!
5. The first team to get
three in a row wins!
 Tic-Tac-Toe – Questions
QUESTION 1 QUESTION 2 QUESTION 3
When is St. Patrick’s Day
Who was St. Patrick? What is a shamrock?
celebrated?
On March 17th. Ireland’s patron saint. A three-leaf
clover.
QUESTION 4 QUESTION 5 QUESTION 6
Name a city that dyes its river What color do people wear on St.
What is a leprechaun?
green for St. Patrick’s Day. Patrick’s Day?
Chicago. Green. A small, mischievous
fairy from Irish folklore.
QUESTION 7 QUESTION 8 QUESTION 9
What is a popular drink associated
What is one traditional Irish dish? Where was St. Patrick born?
with St. Patrick’s Day?
Corned beef and Britain. Guinness.
cabbage.
Conclusion
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
St. Patrick’s Day is a time to celebrate Irish culture, heritage,
and traditions. Whether you wear green, attend a parade,
or enjoy Irish food, it’s a festive and meaningful holiday!

Enjoy St. Patrick’s Day and may you

have the luck of the Irish!