Sunday, March 17, 2024

Holiday celebrations at AOMF: Happy St. Patrick's Day

St Patrick’s Day is celebrated in Ireland and around the world every year on the 17th of March. It is a day to celebrate the St Patrick, believed to have brought Christianity to Ireland, and banished snakes from the country. People typically dress up in green and participate in parades. Here 9 fun facts for preschoolers to prepare for the holiday and how the Academy of Maryland Farms celebrated.

9 Fun Facts About St Patrick's Day For Preschoolers

People used the color blue when celebrating St Patrick’s Day up until 1798.

Over 100 countries around the world celebrate St Patrick's Day!

Maewyn Succat was probably the original name of St Patrick.

Wearing green will keep the Leprechauns away.

St Patrick’s Day became an official public holiday in Ireland in 1903.

St Patrick’s Day holds the Guinness world record for being the friendliest day of the year.

Female leprechauns don’t exist!

St Patrick’s Day is even celebrated on the International Space Station.

Saint Patrick is said to have been buried in Downpatrick.

Check out the celebration at the Academy of Maryland Farms!!

Little one from Infant 2 wear green for dress of day

PreK kiddos getting ready to do a leprechaun craft

PreK student excited about his treat bag from his party!

Preschool 3 is ready to enjoy some yummy St Patrick's day treats!

Toddler 2 enjoying the St Patrick's Day party treats.

Saying cheese to Mom and Dad because he's the luckiest baby of them all😊

Grab-n-go treat

Toddler 2 enjoying their special treat.

Preschool 2 styling and profiling for St. Patrick's Day photobooth.

I found me gold!

Selfie King and his toddler 1 pals!

PreK Craft

Toddler 2 craft

Preschool 1 craft

Infant crafts

Preschool 3 crafts

Preschool 3 enjoying a craft!

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