17 March, St Patrick's Day, is Ireland's national holiday, celebrated all over the world. The Irish wear green, go to parades and party. What do you know about Ireland, apart from Guinness and U2? Here are some facts:- There are no snakes in the island. According to tradition, St Patrick banished them all.
- The shamrock is the national symbol. Is was a sacred plant for the Celts.
- Leprechauns are little people who keep a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. If you trick them, your might get rich.
- Guinness is good for you. Seriously.
- Ireland is a beautiful country and the people are lovely.
To learn about St Patrick's Day and Irish culture click on the shamrock.Catch a glimpse of Irish dancing in this video.
Let me say goodbye with this Irish blessing:
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face;
the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again,
may God hold you in the palm of His hand.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face;
the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again,
may God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Slainte!
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