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🤟 How to sign
To sign "Happy St. Patrick's Day!" in American Sign Language (ASL), combine three separate signs: "HAPPY" (brush chest upward with flat hands), "ST. PATRICK'S" (fingerspell S-T then sign "PATRICK" with P handshape), and "DAY" (D handshape moving across to elbow).
📖 Word definition
A greeting expressing joy and celebration for St. Patrick's Day, the Irish cultural and religious holiday celebrated on March 17th.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: Start with flat hands for "HAPPY," then P handshape for "PATRICK," and D handshape for "DAY."
- Starting Position: Begin with hands at chest level for "HAPPY," then transition to neutral space for fingerspelling.
- Movement: Brush upward for "HAPPY," fingerspell S-T, tap P on chest, then arc D handshape to opposite elbow.
- Path: Smooth upward brushing, clear fingerspelling, distinct P placement, and horizontal arc for "DAY."
- Hand Orientation: Palms toward body for "HAPPY," clear letter formations, P facing forward, D palm down.
- Facial Expression: Bright, cheerful expression throughout to convey celebration and joy.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Rushing fingerspelling: Clearly form each letter S-T for "Saint."
❌ Wrong P placement: Tap P handshape on chest, not in neutral space.
❌ Incomplete "DAY" sign: Must arc from D position to opposite elbow.
❌ Flat expression: Show genuine happiness and celebration in your face.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"Happy St. Patrick's Day to you!"
How to sign: Sign "HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY" (full sequence) → point to person with index finger → add enthusiastic facial expression.
"We celebrate Happy St. Patrick's Day together."
How to sign: Sign "WE" (point to self then sweep to include others) → sign "CELEBRATE" (index fingers circle up) → sign "HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY" → sign "TOGETHER" (fists come together).
"Happy St. Patrick's Day! Wear green!"
How to sign: Sign "HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY" (full sequence) → sign "WEAR" (brush down chest with flat hands) → sign "GREEN" (G handshape shakes back and forth).