St.

Patrick

1. It is known as the festival of Saint Patrick in honor of a Christian missionary known as the patron
saint of Ireland.

There was a slave from England and they sent him to Ireland. He becomes a Christian and changed his name
to Patrick.

2. the symbol of this festivity is a clover of 3 leaves, the first leaf is the father, in the second the son and
the third the holy spirit.

3. 1798: Irish rebellion against the British, it changes green color, before it was blue.
It is customary to use the clover in the lapel, it is said that the elves are synonymous with luck and abundance,
that is why they disguise themselves.

It is celebrated on March 17, the same day they founded the Republic of Ireland.

Although in Ireland they have a Protestant religion in the north and Christians in the south of the country, this
festival is celebrated throughout the country and this celebration was adopted by other countries such as
France, Spain, the United States and Argentina.

4. Official name: St Patrick's Day Lá Fhéile Pádraitg

In Ireland the celebrations of Saint Patrick last 5 days, during the celebrations, the city dresses in green and
the streets are flooded with music and dances, one of the most important traditions is the thematic parade that
takes place in the streets of Dublin; It is customary to drink beer, dress as a goblin and those who are not
dressed in green take it by pinching and digging.

5. Other important elements are the Céilidh, traditional Danish of Ireland, can participate up to 6
people, with the bagpipe as a musical instrument. Lamb, potato bread, cabbage and lots of beer are
used in the food.

-he began to drink green beer to which a dye was added, he keeps making green beer every year.