Saint Patrick's Day

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St. Patrick's Day

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Introduction

1. When is Saint Patrick's Day celebrated?2. In which country did this celebration begin? What is the nationality of this country?3. What is the colour typically associated to Saint Patrick's Day?4. What are common symbols of these day?5. How is Saint Patrick's Day usually celebrated?

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Mission 1. Irish symbols

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Mission 2. The Story of St. Patrick

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Did you know that Saint Patrick himself was not actually Irish? He was born in Roman Britain in the late 4th century, he was kidnapped at the age of 16 and taken to Ireland as a slave. Once in his new country, he began to talk to Irish people about God, introducing his Christian beliefs to the country.

How is St. Patrick celebrated today?

Patrick, the man

St. Patrick's food and drinks

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Mission 2. The Story of St. Patrick

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According to legend, he picked a shamrock and used its three leaves to explain the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, helping the Irish understand Christianity. Another myth says that Ireland had a lot of snakes and that Saint Patrick used his powers to chase them all into the sea.

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Mission 2. The Story of St. Patrick

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St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated on March 17th, the date of his death. In Ireland, St Patrick’s Day was initially a religious feast day. However, the first parade did not take place in Ireland, but in the United Stated, where lots of Irish people emigrated. The first recorded parades took place in New York City in 1762.

How is St. Patrick celebrated today?

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The biggest celebration is in Dublin, with a three-day festival that includes the St Patrick’s Day Parade, which welcomes over 500,000 attendees each year. However, St. Patrick’s Day is now celebrated around the world, especially in countries with large Irish communities such as the United States, Canada, and Australia. In Chicago, for example, the river is dyed green every year as part of the festivities.

How is St. Patrick celebrated today?

Patrick, the man

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Mission 2. The Story of St. Patrick

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In Ireland, it is considered bad luck not to wear the colour green on St Patrick’s Day! Superstition dictates that leprechauns will pinch those who go without green clothes. The colour green is also one of three colours that make up the national flag, along with white and orange. Of course, it is also associated with the three-leaf shamrock and Ireland’s lush landscapes.

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Mission 2. The Story of St. Patrick

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Traditional food and drinks are an important part of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Some popular dishes include Irish stew, made with lamb, potatoes, and carrots, and soda bread, a simple yet delicious type of bread. For drinks, many people enjoy Irish stout, such as Guinness, or Irish whiskey.

How is St. Patrick celebrated today?

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Mission 3. Irish landmarks

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Mission 4. All about Ireland

REPUBLIC OF IRELAND political term

ISLE OF IRELAND geographical term

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Mission 4. All about Ireland

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Mission 5. Learning Irish Gaelic!

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Mission 6. Final challenge

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2. St. Patrick chased all the ________ out of Ireland.

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While this is likely just a legend (Ireland never had this animals ), it symbolizes how he helped replace ________ beliefs with ________ .

Christian / paganity

Jewish / Christianity

pagan / Christianity

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Mission 6. Final challenge

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3. Saint Patrick’s Day is celebrated on March 17, just a few days before the official start of ________ . Clue: a season of the year

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4. ____________ are small, mischievous fairy-like creatures from Irish folklore. They are often depicted as bearded men dressed in green coats and hats.

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5. According to legend, leprechauns are fairy creates that make ____________ . Clue: what you wear on your feet

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6. According to legend, leprechauns hide pots of __________.

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7. And they hide the pots of gold at the end of a _________ .

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8. In Irish folklore, leprechauns were believed to wear a ________ on their head, and over time, it has become a symbol of Irish luck and St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.

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Mission 6. Final challenge

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9. Iron is believed to keep away evil spirits, so the _________ is a symbol of good luck in Irish culture.

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As the horseshoe is a symbol of good luck in Irish culture, hanging a horseshoe above a doorway is thought to bring __________ and __________ .

protection / prosperity

harm / fortune

harm / misfortune

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Mission 6. Final challenge

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The colours of the Irish flags represent peace and unity between different groups in Ireland: ________ represents the Irish Catholics and nationalists. ________ represents the Irish Protestants and unionists. ________ symbolizes peace between both sides.

green / orange / white

green / white / orange

white / green / orange

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Mission 6. Final challenge

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10. No Saint Patrick’s Festival would be complete without the sound of a __________.

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Mission 6. Final challenge

The fiddle, which is similar to a violin, is one of the most prominent instruments in Irish folk music.

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11. The __________ has been a symbol of the country since the Middle Ages. Even some Irish companies use it in their logos.

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12. Unlike the Scottish bagpipe, the Uilleann __________ is played while sitting down and have a softer, more melodic sound.

Scottish bagpipe

Uilleann __________

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