All About St. Patrick’s Day Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland. St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated on the 17th March every year. St. Patrick’s Day around the World St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated all around the world, including: Ireland, the UK, the USA, Canada and Australia. How Is St. Patrick’s Day Celebrated? • People have parties and eat party food. • People decorate in green to remind them of Ireland. • People also wear the colour green. Fun Facts! The Chicago River is dyed green with vegetable dye to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. The dye lasts for 5 hours. The Empire State building in New York is lit up with green lights to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
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All About St. Patrick’s DaySaint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland.
St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated on the 17th March every year.
St. Patrick’s Day around the World
St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated all around the world, including: Ireland, the UK, the USA, Canada and Australia.
How Is St. Patrick’s Day Celebrated?• People have parties and eat party food.
• People decorate in green to remind them of Ireland.
• People also wear the colour green.
Fun Facts!The Chicago River is dyed green with vegetable dye to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. The dye lasts for 5 hours.
The Empire State building in New York is lit up with green lights to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
All About St. Patrick’s DaySaint Patrick was a Christian priest. He is the patron saint of Ireland.
St Patrick’s Day is celebrated on the 17th March every year.
How Is St. Patrick’s Day Celebrated?
People celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by having a party or a parade, wearing special clothes and eating party foods and drink. People like to wear the colour green, which reminds them of Ireland and Saint Patrick. Some people go to church.
Which countries celebrateSt. Patrick’s Day?• Ireland
• Great Britain
• Canada
• Australia
• United States of America
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All About St.Patrick’s Day
Key Words• Christian: A person who follows the teachings of Jesus.
• Saint: A good and holy person, who has dedicated their life to God.
St. Patrick’s Day Traditions• The biggest St. Patrick’s Day parade is in New York.
• It has been going for over 250 years.
• The Empire State Building turns on green lights as part of the celebration
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