Celebrations
What day is St. Patrick's Day celebrated in the USA every year?
March 17
St. Patrick is the patron state of which country?
A) Ireland
B) The United States
C) Canada
A) Ireland
What color is the Chicago River dyed on St. Patrick's day?
Green
Why is St. Patrick's Day celebrated in the USA?
Because many Irish people have immigrated to the United States, especially during the Potato Famine.
Name two celebrations/traditions that happen on St. Patrick's Day.
Possible answers: parades, displays of the color green, eating and drinking
How many people left Ireland in the 1840s to immigrate to the USA?
2 million people
Where is the largest St. Patrick's Day parade held?
New York City
When was St. Patrick's Day first celebrated in Ireland?
During the 1600s
What happens if you don't wear green on St. Patrick's Day?
You might get pinched.
When was St. Patrick's Day first celebrated in the British American colonies?
1737