2. Ireland
Ireland is an island in the
northwest of Europe near
the Atlantic Ocean.
People from Ireland are
called Irish.
The capital of Ireland is
Dublin.
3. Symbols of Ireland
The national flag of Ireland is
green, white, and orange.
The shamrock is a four leaf
clover. It’s the national plant
of Ireland that the Irish says
brings good luck.
4. Who is Saint Patrick?
Saint Patrick is the patron
saint of Ireland.
Every March 17th, we
celebrate Saint Patrick´s
Day.
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5. Leprechauns
Leprechauns are tiny
people dressed in green and
they collect pots of gold.
Legend says that if you
catch a leprechaun, he will
lead you to his pot of gold at
the end of a rainbow.
6. Why Green?
Green is the Irish color! The
green shamrock leaf is the
national plant of Ireland and
can be found all over the
country.
Ireland is also called the
“Emerald Isle” with a lot of
green fields.
7. Green is Everywhere!
Many things are green
on Saint Patrick’s Day:
food, beer, and even
the Chicago River in
the United States!
8. Around the world
Saint Patrick´s Day is a national
holiday in Ireland, and many other
countries celebrate this day, like the
United States.
Many cities such as Dublin and New
York City usual celebrate with a
parade.
You must wear green on Saint
Patrick’s Day, if you don’t you may get
pinched!
10. Fun videos
● “I’m a Little Leprechaun” -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSJsP_EBhR4
● “Green Chicago River” -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qHHalOaQQs
● “Saint Patrick’s Day Around the World” -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=py3cvo1vqSE
● “Dublin Parade” -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_VWQvAmXhU
