Saint Patrick's life
Where was Saint Patrick from?
Britain
Where is the largest St. Patrick's festival held?
New York
I’m golden or dark,
Served cold for delight.
Poured into a glass,
I make spirits feel light.
Beer
What is the meal that has these ingredients: ground meat, carrots, onions, peas, broth, flour, Worcestershire sauce, potatoes, butter, and seasonings
Shepherd's Pie
Historically, the color associated with St. Patrick was blue.
True
How did he get to Ireland?
St. Patrick arrived in Ireland as a teenager after being kidnapped from his home in Britain by Irish raiders around the early 5th century. He was sold into slavery, spending six years as a shepherd in the West of Ireland
Where is the second-largest Saint Patrick's Day festival held?
Dublin
Born from sunlight and the rain,
Seven colors I contain.
I arc across the sky so high—
Catch me quick, I fade and fly.
Rainbow
What is the meal that has these ingredients: a 3–5 lb corned beef brisket with its spice packet, green cabbage (cut into wedges), potatoes (red or Yukon gold), carrots, onion, and garlic?
corned beef and cabbage
His birth name is believed to have been Patrick.
False. His birth name is believed to have been Maewyn Succat, not Patrick.
What animal did he banish from Ireland?
Snakes
Which city dyes its river green?
Chicago
I’m a treasure never found,
Though legends say I gleam.
I sit where colors meet the ground—
At the end of a dream.
pot of gold
What is the meal that has these ingredients: grated raw potato (squeezed dry), mashed potato, all-purpose flour, buttermilk, salt, and butter for frying.
Boxty (Irish pancakes)
Patrick was kidnapped by pirates at age 26 and brought to Ireland as a slave before escaping.
False. He was sixteen.
How many years did he spend in slavery?
6
In which state do students drink green beer in the US?
Ohio
Strings I have many,
Yet no voice to speak.
But when fingers touch me,
My melodies peak.
harp
What is the meal that has these ingredients: creamy mashed potatoes mixed with sautéed cabbage or kale, butter, milk, and scallions?
Colcannon
Legend has it that St. Patrick used the three-leaf shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit).
True
When did Saint Patrick return to Ireland?
30 years after escaping.
What is the village of Dripsey known for?
Shortest St. Patrick Parade.
Tiny and tricky,
With mischief to spare.
Guarding treasure in secret,
Dressed in green flair.
Leprechaun
What is the meal that has these ingredients: flour (all-purpose or whole wheat), baking soda (bread soda), salt, and buttermilk?
Irish Soda Bread
St Patrick's Day is held on the day he passed away.
True