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St. Patrick’s Day�

Saint Patrick is the patron

saint of Ireland.

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He is known for introducing Christianity to Ireland.

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Converted Many Irish to Christ

He used the Shamrock as an example of the Trinity.

Father

Jesus (Son)

Holy Spirit

One God

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When is Saint Patrick’s Day?

St. Patrick died on the 17th of March, which is when St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated every year.

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The United Kingdom

Ireland

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GLOBAL CELEBRATIONS

Although St. Patrick’s Day is an Irish holiday, it is celebrated all over the world! In many American cities rivers are dyed green.

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Saint Patrick’s Day Traditions

Wearing Green

People wear green clothes to celebrate. Pinching those not wearing green (gently!).

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Eating traditional Irish food: corned beef and cabbage and lots of green treats.

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Symbols

Leprechauns, snakes and shamrocks are all symbols of St. Patrick’s Day.

St. Patrick made the snakes leave Ireland.

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Shamrocks are small plant leaves and are the national and symbol of Ireland. A four leaf clover means even more good luck!

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  • Leprechauns are little magic creatures that grant wishes. They are short and have red hair.

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  • People say leprechauns hide pots of gold at the end of rainbows.

created by Anastasia Fotinopoulou

credits @ ESL Junction/Twinkl/Don Fisher