St. Patrick's Day

By Chris M.

How did St. Patrick’s Day originate?

• It is sometimes said that St. Patrick's Day is celebrated because it is the day that the patron saint of Ireland, Patrick, drove the serpents from Ireland.More traditionally, the date is when St. Patrick died. St. Patrick died on 17 March 461 AD. and has been celebrated ever since.St. Paddy is celebrated because St. Patrick spent thirty years building and setting up monasteries and places of worship all around Ireland. As anyone who has been to Ireland will know, religion is a big part of being Irish.

St. Patrick's Day in America

• In America we celebrate by wearing green.• It is also a day when all the adults have a

reason to go and party and drink until they are sick.

Traditions in Virginia• Virginia throws a parade each

year for St. Patrick's day.

Foods on St. Patrick’s Day• A lot of people dye there food to look

green.• Not any special food is eaten on St.

Patrick's day.

Why is wearing green on St Patrick's day important?

• People wear green as a part of tradition. • Usually if your not wearing green you get

pinched.

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•That was my St. Patrick's day slide. •Hope you enjoyed it.