Saint Patrick’s Day or the Feast of Saint Patrick is a cultural and religious celebration held on 17 March, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick the foremost patron saint of Ireland. Use this simple comprehension worksheet to learn about it.
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Passage:
St. Patrick’s Day is a cultural and religious holiday celebrated on March 17th, the day of St. Patrick’s death. St. Patrick was a patron saint of Ireland who is credited with bringing Christianity to the country. The holiday has been celebrated in Ireland for over 1,000 years and has since spread to other parts of the world. On St. Patrick’s Day, people traditionally wear green, attend parades, and eat Irish food. It is also common to celebrate with Irish music and dance.
Questions:
- When is St. Patrick’s Day celebrated?
- Who was St. Patrick?
- How long has St. Patrick’s Day been celebrated in Ireland?
- What do people traditionally do on St. Patrick’s Day?
- Is it common to celebrate with Irish music and dance on St. Patrick’s Day?