History
Who is Saint Patrick?
The patron saint of Ireland
What color do we wear on St Patrick's Day?
Green
Which plant is a symbol of Saint Patrick's Day?
Shamrock / Clover
Saint Patrick's Day is a holiday from what country?
Ireland
What popular alcoholic drink is dyed green for Saint Patrick's Day?
Beer
Saint Patrick lived in which century?
5th century
When is Saint Patrick's Day celebrated?
March 17th
Which magic creature is a symbol of Saint Patrick’s Day?
Leprechaun
In what other countries is Saint Patrick's Day celebrated?
USA, Australia, Canada
What does the shamrock represent?
Luck
Why do we celebrate Saint Patrick?
He brought Christianity to Ireland
What is a common nickname for Saint Patrick's Day?
Paddy's Day
Give three words to describe a leprechaun.
magical, small, tiny, invisible, greedy, cheerful, happy, tricky, lucky, green, red beard...etc
What does the city of Chicago in the USA dye green to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day?
The river
What are the three colors of the Irish flag?
Green, white, orange
What was Saint Patrick's nationality?
British
What is the traditional Irish dinner for Saint Patrick’s Day?
Corned beef and cabbage / Meat stew
What does legend say that leprechauns have hidden?
A pot of gold
Which country has the biggest Saint Patrick's Day celebrations?
The USA
What popular dance style do the Irish perform?
Irish jig, tap dance
How did Saint Patrick come to Ireland?
He was taken as a slave.
Why do we celebrate on March 17th?
It was the day Saint Patrick died
Where does legend say that leprechauns hide their treasure?
At the end of a rainbow
Why does the USA celebrate Saint Patrick's Day, an Irish holiday?
Irish immigration
Where was the first Saint Patrick's Day parade?
Florida, USA