It is believed that St. Patrick is credited with bringing Christianity to the Irish people many years ago. St. Patrick's Day is celebrated every year on March 17, and has been observed in the United States since 1737. The first New York City St. Patrick’s Day parade was held in 1766!
Whether you’re Irish or not, you can wear green on St. Patrick’s Day to join in on the Irish tradition. Another Irish tradition is to pinch anyone who is not wearing green on this day! Corned beef and cabbage are traditional Irish foods that are eaten on this holiday. Some other things associated with St. Patrick’s Day are shamrocks and leprechauns.
It is important to remember that although St. Patrick's Day originated in Ireland, people all over the world acknowledge and celebrate it. Like many other holidays recognized in the United States, appreciating the diversity of our citizen's cultures is essential and enjoyable for all!
VOCABULARY:
celebrate- to observe (a day) or commemorate (an event) with ceremonies or festivities.
observe- to keep or celebrate (a holiday, for example).
originated- to take its origin or rise; begin; start; arise.
Christianity- the Christian religion, including the Catholic, Protestant, and Eastern Orthodox churches.
tradition- the handing down of statements, beliefs, legends, customs, information, etc., from generation to generation, esp. by word of mouth or by practice.
shamrocks- any of several plants, such as a clover or wood sorrel, having compound leaves with three small leaflets, considered the national emblem of Ireland.
leprechauns- one of a race of elves in Irish folklore who can reveal hidden treasure, such as gold, to those who catch them.
acknowledge- to show or express appreciation or gratitude for.
essential- absolutely necessary; indispensable.
SENTENCES: Fill in the blanks using the vocabulary words listed above.
St. Patrick's Day ____________ almost 300 years ago.
____________ are the national emblem of Ireland.
People all over the world ____________ St. Patrick's Day each year on March 17th.
If you are lucky, you will catch a ____________ and get his gold!
It is important to ____________ the different traditions and holidays around the world.
I ___________ this holiday by wearing green!
___________ is the dominant religion in Ireland.
It is ___________ to eat corned beef and cabbage for dinner on St. Patrick's Day.
The history of St. Patrick is ___________ to knowing how the holiday began.
GRAMMAR POINT:
This blog has an abundance of verbs. Can you find and list 5 verbs written above? Use these verbs to write a paragraph about how you will celebrate this St. Patrick's Day.
Good explanation of St. Patrick's Day! I think it is probably mostly celebrated in countries where there are Irish immigrants and Christian groups that celebrate saints.
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