WORD FORMATION
Fill in the correct word derived from the words in bold.
St Patrick's Day
March 17th is the day of the 1) _________ (celebrate) of St Patrick. St Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland, and the occasion is celebrated 2) ________ (enthusiastic) by Irish people all over the world. In American cities with a large Irish 3) ________ (populate), the day begins with a parade through the city centre. The most 4) ______ (spectacle) sight is the colour green, as it is the 5) _______ (nation) colour of Ireland. Bands play 6) _______ (tradition) Irish songs, and people stream into restaurants afterwards where they eat corned beef sandwiches and drink Irish stouts and ales. The main 7) _______ (decorate) of St Patrick's Day is the shamrock, which is also the national symbol of Ireland. It was made 8) _______ (fame) by St Patrick when he used its three leaves as a ________ (represent) of the Holy Trinity. St Patrick is known for bringing Christianity to Ireland, and March 17th gives the Irish an 10) ________ (opportune) to display their 11) _____ (proud) in their country.