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The History of Leprechauns

St. Patrick’s Day celebrations are incomplete without a few folks dressed as leprechauns, a type of fairy in Irish folklore known for mischievous ways and hidden pots of gold. Leprechauns are the shoemakers of the fairy world (that’s how they earned all that gold), and they’re typically depicted as short men (two or three feet tall) with bright red beards and all-green suits complete with waistcoats and top hats.

According to legend, anyone who catches a leprechaun receives a pot of gold (although in other stories, the leprechaun grants three wishes). Although it’s difficult to nab a leprechaun, as they trick humans into looking away so they can disappear in a jiffy. Leprechauns also prank unsuspecting humans by pinching anyone who doesn’t wear green on St. Patrick’s Day. That’s probably why so many people throw on a little green on March 17: It keeps the leprechauns away!

Who is this green person?

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St. Patrick’s Day is .... by several countries in Europe. (to celebrate)

A parade is ..... in Auckland, New Zealand. (to hold)

St. Patrick’s Day ..... by over 100 million people every year. (to celebrate)

St. Patrick's Day .......... (to celebrate) annually on March 17th. Parades ............ (to hold) in cities around the world to commemorate the occasion.

Traditional Irish food and drinks ..... (to enjoy) by many participants. Green clothing and accessories ...... (to wear) to honour the Irish culture.

Do you understand the difference between the two sentences?

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