ST Patrick’s Day

It is on Thursday, March 17, 2011.

St Patrick’s Day

St Patrick’s Day

Saint Patrick's Day is an Irish holiday, but it is celebrated by people from many different countries.

•Why do Canadian’s celebrate St. Patrick’s Day?

• In 1800’s many Irish families left Ireland and came to Canada.

The Irish come to Canada

The Irish travel across the sea to North America

Who was St. Patrick?

• Saint Patrick was a missionary who lived in Ireland. He died around March 17, 493.

When is St Patrick’s Day

•When is Saint Patrick's day?

March 17th.

How do we celebrate?

•We celebrate it by wearing green clothes. •You may pinch anyone who is not wearing green.

•We say "Happy Saint Patrick's Day!"

St. Patrick Symbols

The shamrock which is a sign of good luck.

The leprechaun which is a little person who lives near your house.

The pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.

Happy St Patrick’s Day