St patrick's day pr'esntation

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ST Patrick’s Day It is on Thursday, March 17, 2011. St Patrick’s Day

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ST Patrick’s Day

It is on Thursday, March 17, 2011.

St Patrick’s Day

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St Patrick’s Day

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

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•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

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The Irish travel across the sea to North America

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Who was St. Patrick?

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

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When is St Patrick’s Day

•When is Saint Patrick's day?

March 17th.

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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!"

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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.

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Happy St Patrick’s Day