St. Patrick's Day in Ireland PDF

St Patrick's Day in Ireland St Patrick's Day is the national holiday of Ireland, celebrated every March 17th. It commemorates the patron saint of Ireland and is a day of great cultural pride and celebration across the country. por Carmen Plana Nacenta The History of St Patrick's Day 1 5th Ce...

St Patrick's Day in Ireland St Patrick's Day is the national holiday of Ireland, celebrated every March 17th. It commemorates the patron saint of Ireland and is a day of great cultural pride and celebration across the country. por Carmen Plana Nacenta The History of St Patrick's Day 1 5th Century St Patrick was born in Roman Britain and brought to Ireland as a slave. 2 432 AD St Patrick returns to Ireland and begins to spread Christianity across the island. 3 1600s The first St Patrick's Day parade is held in Boston, Massachusetts. Traditional Irish Food and Drinks Irish Breakfast Irish Stew Guinness A hearty spread of eggs, sausages, A thick, comforting lamb stew with The iconic Irish dry stout beer, bacon, black and white pudding, potatoes, onions, and carrots. enjoyed across the country. beans, and soda bread. Irish Music and Dance 1 Traditional Music 2 Irish Dancing 3 Céilí Lively folk music played on Energetic step dancing with Lively group dances instruments like the fiddle, tin rapid footwork and straight performed at social gatherings whistle, and bodhran drum. upper bodies. and festivals. Parades and Festivals 1 2 3 Parades Festivals Fireworks Colourful parades with floats, Multi-day festivals celebrating Irish Spectacular fireworks displays marching bands, and dancing culture, music, food, and heritage. light up the skies on St Patrick's troupes. Day. Wearing Green and Shamrocks The Shamrock Wearing Green Pinching Tradition A three-leaf clover that Green clothing, accessories, and Pinching someone who isn't symbolizes the Holy Trinity in decorations are a must for the wearing green is a common St Irish Christianity. holiday. Patrick's Day prank. Irish Legends and Folklore Leprechauns Celtic Knots Blarney Stone Mischievous fairy folk who guard Intricate, never-ending patterns that A legendary stone that bestows the pots of gold at the end of rainbows. symbolize the interconnectedness of gift of eloquent, flattering speech. life. Celebrating St Patrick's Day Around the World Ireland Parades, festivals, pub celebrations United States Parades in major cities, dyeing the Chicago River green Canada Parades, Irish dancing, and céilí events Australia Large festivals and concerts in Sydney and Melbourne