torsdag 19. mars 2009

MARCH TASK




ST. PATRICKS DAY MARCH 17

The patron saint of Ireland and the Irish, was born about 385 A.D. in Northern Wales. He studied religion in Europe to become a priest and bishop. He then brought Christianity to the Irish by teaching in Ireland for 29 years. According to early Irish tradition, he died on Ma
rch 17, 461 AD. The anniversary of his death is celebrated as Saint Patrick's Day. St. Patrick is most known around the world as driving all the
snakes out of Ireland through trickery.



ST.PATRICK:

About the St. Patricks day:
St. Patrick's Day is celebrated by the Irish and Irish at Heart in big cities and small towns alike with parades, "wearing of the green," music and songs, Irish food and drink, and activities for kids such as crafts, coloring and games. Its a time for fun.







Here is a picture of the parade for St. Patricks day.





Traditions:

Is a tradition to colour the river green at St. Patricks day. Allmost all the people are and lokking at the people who colored the river. It is a very important time for them. They have the colour green because it is a shamrock colour wich symbols the tree guds we have.






And here is a video there them colored the river green:




IRISH FLAG:



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