St. Patrick’s Day (Irish: Lá Fhéile Pádraig), is celebrated on March 17 each year. It is the feast day of Ireland’s patron Saint, Patrick (Paddy in Irish). It is celebrated in Ireland and all over the world by people of Irish heritage. It has become a celebration of Irish culture.
It is said that Saint Patrick convert most Ireland to Christianity and with this act he drove the snakes from the island. One of the most important symbols of Ireland is the shamrock, or three-leaf clover. Patrick used the shamrock to help people understand God (the Sacred Trinity).
On this day Irish people wear green clothes and shamrocks. Many cities all over the world have parades on their streets. They also eat a traditional Irish meal of corned beef, cabbage, potatoes and soda bread.
Other symbols of Irish culture have also become associated with Saint Paddy’s Day – like the leprechaun. A leprechaun is a magical “fairy” from Irish folk tales. It is said if you can catch a leprechaun he has to give you his pot of gold (usually hidden under a rainbow).
Cicle Superior students’ have worked about this tradition in the English Class. We have done a quiz working in small groups and then we have made a nice card to remember this day.
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!
