DIDACTIC UNIT 8. 5TH COURSE. IRELAND. ST. PATRICK´S DAY


Who was St. Patrick? 

 Where and when is St. Patrick´s Day celebrated?

 Why is he the patron saint of that country?

 Find the answer to some of these questions in the following video.

 You´ll love it!!!!!.

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