St Patrick’s Day

St Patrick’s day is celebrated on Tuesday the 17^th of March. It is an Irish festival. It is named after St Patrick. Hope you enjoy!

How do people celebrate?

St Patrick’s day is celebrated all around the world mainly by Irish people. People normally wear an item of clothing that is green. They also eat and drink Irish foods which are dyed green.

Here are some of the main foods and drinks  that people celebrating may eat and drink…

• Irish brown bread
• Corned beef and cabbage
• Irish cream chocolate mousse cake
• Irish stew
• Irish potato soup

Fun Facts

• Shamrocks, rainbows, leprechauns and other St. Patrick Day symbols are part of Irish myths.
• St Patrick’s day was a religious holiday for many years before it became a modern one.

How are you celebrating St Patrick’s day?

If you would like to find out more go to

www.timeanddate.com/holidays/common/st-patrick-day

Thank you for reading!

By Millie 5B