1. St Patrick was born in Scotland in
385 A.D.
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2. He became a priest

3. He went to Ireland to teach people
about God.

4. Some say he drove all the snakes out
of Ireland.

5. Others say he used shamrocks to
teach about the Trinity

6. He died March 17 in 461 A.D.

7. Leprechauns are unfriendly and
possess a pot of gold.

8. If you find a Leprechaun, you can
trick him into showing you his gold.

9. But if you don’t watch the
leprechaun very carefully, he and the
gold will disappear!

10. Today Americans march in parades…

11. Dance the Irish Jig…

12. Dye rivers green…

13. And of course, many people drink
lots of beer!

14. People wear green in memory of
Ireland

15. Some also wear Clover/Shamrocks.

16. If you find a four-leaf clover you will
have good luck.

17. Happy Saint
Patrick’s
Day!