Celebrations in Ireland
People around Ireland celebrate St. Patrick’s Day because he is the patron saint of the country. There are parades in most towns and villages. A week-long St. Patrick’s festival takes place in Dublin. It includes a firework display, open-air music, and a traditional parade. St. Patrick’s Day parades in Ireland started in the late 19th century.
Green is the colour of Ireland. Some people say that you can find 40 shades of green in the Irish countryside. On St. Patrick’s Day many people wear a bunch of shamrocks on their lapels or caps. In the past, girls also wore green ribbons in their hair.
There are symbols of St Patrick’s Day:
- Patrick used it to teach about God
- may bring you good luck
Leprechaun
- has got a pot of gold
- lives in the forests of Ireland
- is very quick
- will give you his treasure if you catch him