St. Patrick’s DaySt. Patrick’s Day

March 17thMarch 17th

Who Was St. Patrick?Who Was St. Patrick?

The SnakesThe Snakes

The ShamrockThe Shamrock

There are three good-luck There are three good-luck traditions associated with traditions associated with

St. Patrick's Day:St. Patrick's Day:

Find a four-leaf cloverFind a four-leaf clover

Wear greenWear green

Kiss the Blarney StoneKiss the Blarney Stone

A Wee Bit about A Wee Bit about LeprechaunsLeprechauns

According to legend, if you catch a leprechaun, According to legend, if you catch a leprechaun, you can force him to tell you where he hides his you can force him to tell you where he hides his treasure. But there's a "catch": if you look away treasure. But there's a "catch": if you look away from him for even a second — and he will try to from him for even a second — and he will try to trick you into doing so _ he'll disappear, taking trick you into doing so _ he'll disappear, taking his treasure with him! his treasure with him!

St.Patrick’s Day in St.Patrick’s Day in IrelandIreland

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The First ParadeThe First Parade

Today, St. Patrick's Day is celebrated by Today, St. Patrick's Day is celebrated by people of all backgrounds in the United people of all backgrounds in the United States, Canada, and Australia. Although States, Canada, and Australia. Although North America is home to the largest North America is home to the largest productions, St. Patrick's Day has been productions, St. Patrick's Day has been celebrated in other locations far from celebrated in other locations far from Ireland, including Japan, Singapore, and Ireland, including Japan, Singapore, and Russia.Russia.