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What do these words have in common? (They are about Ireland)
Yes, you’re right and today you will know how this day is celebrated in Ireland, about traditions connected with this holiday, about St Patrick.
Many things we use or enjoy have some connection with Ireland, so that word “Irish” is part of their name. Here are some definitions. Complete their names at the right. Use the clues to finish the sentences
Vegetable we can bake or mash Irish______________________
King of dog Irish______________________
Loose open cloth to decorate clothing Irish______________________
Food of lamb, potatoes, onions Irish______________________
Lively dance Irish______________________
Woolen cloth woven in a special way Irish______________________
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Irish coffee (1950): not sugared coffee and Irish whiskey topped with whipped cream.
Irish setter (1866): any of a breed of bird dogs generally comparable to English setters but with a mahogany red coat.
Irish terrier (1857): any of a breed of active medium-sized terriers developed in Ireland and characterized by a dance close use reddish wiry coat.
Irish woman a native or inhabitant of Ireland.
Irish man one of that is of Irish descent.
Irish confetti (1922) a rock of brick used as a missile.
Irish bull (1852) incongruities statement as”it was hereditary in his family to have no children”
Irish whiskey (1798) whiskey made in Ireland chiefly of barley.
Irish mail (1908) a3 – or4 – wheeled toy vehicle activated by a hand.
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St. Patrick’s Day
March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day. It is a day to remember the Irish people in the United States and Ireland. Ireland is a country with a lot of green grass and shamrocks. Shamrocks are small plants with three leaves. There is a lot of green in Ireland, so green is Ireland’s national color.
People often wear green clothes on St. Patrick’s Day. There are parades like the one in the picture. Many people go to parties. They sing, dance, and eat Irish food. Some people even drink green beer.
St. Patrick was a priest in Ireland many ears ago. He taught the Irish people about God. There are many stories about St. Patrick. One story says there are no snakes in Ireland because St. Patrick sent them away. St. Patrick died on March 17 in the year 461.
Beginning in 1845, many Irish people moved to the United States. They come because there wasn’t enough food to eat in Ireland. St. Patrick’s Day celebrations helped the Irish remember their country, their music, and their families.
St. Patrick’s Day
This is the day when the people of Ireland and Northern Ireland honor St. Patrick. this missionary spent 30 years in Ireland, where he talked to people about Christ and started 300 churches. Parades and parties help people celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Irish people who live in other countries also enjoy this day.
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