It is also believed St. Patrick drove all the snakes out of Ireland. However, post-glacial Ireland never actually had snakes. Many believe that the term “snakes” referred to the serpent symbolism of the Druids of that time and place. Today, there are no snakes to be found!
Patrick’s Day? Most would probably say green (though we could see the argument for a rainbow). Use this holiday as an opportunity to review the concept of symbolism and have students consider why we associate certain colors with certain holidays. Look for the pot of gold at the end of ...
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