Friday Friday 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 ( c. 385 – c. 461 ), the foremost saint of Ireland. Saint Patrick's Day was made an official Christian feast day in the early 17th century and is observed by the Catholic Church. The day commemorates Saint Patrick and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland, and celebrates the heritage and culture of the Irish in general. Celebrations generally involve public parades and festivals and the wearing of green attire or shamrocks. St Patrick's Day - New York Wednesday Oral presentation - reminder The Everyday Life of a Human Body - listen, translate (words for homework p 40) Workbook p 31-33 Best friends forever