Презентация по английскому языку - праздники Великобритании "St. Patrick’s Day"

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  St. Patrick’s Day
  

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  St. Patrick’s Day is a cultural and religion holiday. The holiday is celebrated on the 17th of March every year.
  

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  The date is the date of the death of patron saint of Northern Ireland St. Patrick.
  

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  St. Patrick.
  We know quite little about the life of St. Patrick. He lived in the 5th century and was Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. There are many legends connected with this life.
  
  

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  The symbols
  The symbols of St. Patrick’s Day are a green colour and a shamrock.
  Different festivals are held on this day.
  People all over the world like this holiday. It is celebrated not only in Northern Ireland but also in Russia, Canada, the USA and even Japan.
  
  

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  Green is the official color of St. Patrick’s Day. It is also the national color of the Irish and the symbol of spring.
  

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  Traditional activities include dressing up in green clothes, holding parades, arranging fireworks, singing and dancing in the streets, going to pubs, organizing fairs and festivals.
  

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  As it’s a religious holiday, many people in Ireland attend mass for saying prayers.
  

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  Officially St. Patrick’s Day is recognized as a bank holiday in Ireland. People don’t work or study on this day.
  
  

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