Irish History
What is St. Patrick's Day?
The holiday celebrated on March 17th.
What is a shamrock?
The iconic Irish symbol that features a three-leaf clover.
What is a leprechaun?
The name of the mythical Irish creature that is said to bring good luck.
Say one movie or tv series that made a S.P.Day celebration
open answer
Saint Patrick is the patron saint of which country?
Ireland?
Where is Ireland?
The island of Ireland is off the northwest of continental Europe, and west of Great Britain
What is the River Liffey?
Is the name of the river in Ireland that flows through the city of Dublin?
Which religion did St. Patrick spread?
Christianity.
What happened to St. Patrick when he was a young boy?
He was kidnapped by bandits and brought to Ireland.
Which animal did St. Patrick expelled from Ireland?
Snakes.
What is the capital of Ireland?
Dublin
What color is associated with St. Patrick's Day?
green
What is said to be at the end of the rainbow 🌈?
A pot of gold 💰
Since the original color of Saint Patrick's day was Blue, name 7 blue things
YAY!
In what date/year did Saint Patrick allegedly die?
March 17th, 461 AD?
Name 10 green things
Yay! :)
What is the Chicago River?
The name of the river in Chicago that is dyed green for St. Patrick's Day.
Which was the original St. Patrick's Day colour?
Blue
Say one Saint Patrick's Day tradition
1. Eating corned beef and cabbage ... and bacon!
2. Rocking shamrocks
3. Drowning the shamrock
4. Enjoying some Guinness
5. Looking for leprechauns
6. Wearing green
7. Pinching anyone who isn't wearing green
8. Wearing blue
9. Enjoying Irish music
10. Watching Irish step dancing
11. Church services honoring St. Patrick
12. Dyeing the Chicago River green
13. The whole "kiss me, I'm Irish" thing
14. Irish pride and St. Patrick's Day parades
15. Using Irish slang and phrases
16. Snacking on soda bread
17. Staying sober
If you ever caught a leprechaun, what could you ask him for?
You could ask for his pot of gold or for three wishes.