SAINT PATRICK'S DAY
Every March 17th is a public holiday in Ireland ( the Emerald Island ). It announces the coming of
spring.
The island remembers St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland.
People wear a shamrock ( official flower of the country ) or a bit of green ribbon with a golden harp
( Irish symbol ).
Shamrocks are sold on the preceeding days and sent along with greeting cards to friends and family
abroad, because there are many Irish far from their country. This day is celebrated with parades,
dances and parties all over the world.
However, the most fun celebration seems to
be in Chicago, where they pour 40lbs.
be in Chicago, where they pour 40lbs.
of environmentally-friendly dye into the
Chicago River, turning the sparkling blue water
into an emerald green for a few hours.
According to Irish mythology, leprenhauns ( small fairies
that know the location of a pot of gold ) will pinch your legs
if you don't wear something green.
Watch this video to see how they celebrate Saint Patrick's Day !
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