Watch this short History Channel video where the real story of St Patrick is explained and say whether the statements 1-7 below are true or false.
1 St Patrick wasn’t born in Ireland.
2 St Patrick’ original name wasn’t Patrick.
3 In St Patrick’s time there were lots of snakes in Ireland.
4 St Patrick’s Day is celebrated on March 17th because the Saint died on that day.
5 Catholics were not allowed to drink alcohol on St Patrick’s Day.
6 New York celebrated its first St Patrick’s Day parade in 1772.
7 Irish Americans usually have boiled bacon and potatoes on St Patrick’s Day.
You can read the transcript here.
If you really want to find out more about St Patrick's Day, you can check the interactive book on Collège Marc Chagall, where you will learn about symbols, traditions, songs, and you will have the opportunity to read texts and watch videos on this celebration.
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H/T to Larry Ferlazzo.
