History
When is Saint Patrick’s Day celebrated?
March 17
What plant is the symbol of Saint Patrick’s Day?
Shamrock
Which city has the largest Saint Patrick’s Day parade?
New York City
What country celebrates Saint Patrick’s Day as a national holiday?
Ireland
People celebrate by ___ green clothes.
wearing
Where was Saint Patrick originally born?
Britain
What color do people traditionally wear?
Green
Which American city dyes its river green?
Chicago
What is the capital city of Ireland where the biggest parade happens?
Dublin
Tourists travel to Ireland ___ the parade.
to see
Why did Saint Patrick return to Ireland later in life?
To spread Christianity
What mythical Irish creature is associated with the holiday?
Leprechaun
Why is Saint Patrick’s Day so big in the USA?
Because of Irish immigrants
What nickname is often used for Ireland because of its green landscape?
The Emerald Isle
People enjoy ___ Irish music.
listening
In which century did Saint Patrick live?
5th century
What do leprechauns guard at the end of a rainbow?
A pot of gold
Which American city has strong Irish roots and a big parade?
Boston
What religion did Saint Patrick help spread in Ireland?
Christianity
Chicago decided ___ the river green.
to dye
Why did Saint Patrick use the shamrock when teaching Christianity?
He used it to explain the Holy Trinity (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit).
Originally, the color associated with Saint Patrick was not green.
What was the original color?
Blue
Why is Saint Patrick’s Day often celebrated bigger in the United States than in Ireland?
Because millions of Irish immigrants and their descendants live in the U.S., and the holiday became a celebration of Irish-American culture.
Why was Saint Patrick’s Day originally celebrated in Ireland?
To honor Saint Patrick and celebrate Christianity.
Correct the sentence:
People celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day by to wear green clothes.
People celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day by wearing green clothes.