St Patrick's Holiday
St Patrick's Day Traditions
St Patrick's Day Lore
Ireland
Patrick the Saint
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On what date is St. Patrick's Day celebrated?
March 17
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What is the most popular beer to celebrate St. Patrick's Day?
Guinness
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What lies at the end of the rainbow?
A pot of gold!
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Name the 3 colors on the Irish flag.
100
True or False
Was St. Patrick actually Irish?
FALSE He was born in Britain
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What is the color for St. Patrick's Day?
Green
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What happens if someone who is Irish does not wear green on St Patrick's day?
They get bad luck OR get pinched
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Name 1 symbol of luck
Horseshoe, Clover, Wishbone, Heads-Up Penny, Ladybugs
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What is the capital of Ireland?
Dublin
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What religion did St. Patrick teach the Irish people?
Catholic/Christianity
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What plant is most associated with of St. Patricks day?
The Shamrock
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Which city boasts the largest St.Patrick's day parade in the world?
New York City
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What mythological being is a part of St. Patrick's Day lore and Irish culture?
Leprechaun
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In Ireland, what does the color green stand for?
Hope
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What animal did St. Patrick allegedly banish from Ireland?
Snakes
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In what country was St. Patrick's Day started?
Ireland
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What city dyes their river green on the Saturday before St Patrick's Day?
Chicago
400
According to legend, if you catch a leprechaun, what will happen?
He will grant you 3 wishes OR
You get his gold
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Why is Ireland is known as the Emerald Isle?
Because of how green it is
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What is a popular meal to eat on St. Patrick's day?
Corned beef and cabbage
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What major Catholic holiday does St. Patrick's Day occur during?
Lent
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What iconic structure turns green to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day in England?
The London Eye
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According to folklore, what is a leprechaun's occupation?
A shoemaker OR a banker
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Most people in Ireland speak English, but there is an Irish language. What is it called?
Gaelic
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St Patrick's day is celebrated on March 17th because of the significance this date had for St. Patrick. Why is St. Patrick's day celebrated on March 17th?
It is believed to be St Patrick's death date (or close to it)