True or False
St. Patrick wasn't famous during his life and only became famous after he died.
True.
What is the name of the small character that looks for pots of gold at the end of a rainbow?
Leprechaun
What is St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland famous for?
He is credited with converting the Irish people to Christianity.
"Shall we go for a dander?"
Shall we go for a walk?
What cereal brand that contains dried marshmallows features a leprechaun on the cover?
Lucky Charms
How many years was Saint Patrick held in captivity?
6 years.
At the age of 16, Patrick was taken prisoner by a group of raiders who were attacking his family's estate.
What can you find at the end of a rainbow?
Pot of Gold
St. Patrick's Day was originally associated with what colour?
Blue
"What's the craic?"
What language is spoken in Ireland?
Gaelic
What country was Saint Patrick brought to when he was kidnapped?
Ireland
This is a large instrument with strings that is used in traditional Irish music?
Harp
What is considered a "doorway" for fairies to travel between the real world and the mythical world?
Trees in the middle of fields.
"Wired to the moon."
To be crazy/insane.
How do you pronounce this name?
"Eoghan"
Where was Saint Patrick born?
Britain
What did Saint Patrick use to teach others about the Holy Trinity?
a Shamrock.
What could happen if you don't wear green on St. Patrick's Day?
You could get pinched by leprechauns!
"Wind your neck in."
You need to calm down / Calm down / Relax
What city dyes their riven green for St. Patrick's Day
Chicago
According to Irish folklore, what animal did St. Patrick banish from Ireland?
Snakes.
What are two traditional examples of Saint Patrick's Day items that are good luck?
A Four Leaf Clover & Horseshoe
What country had the first St. Patrick's Day parade?
United States
"To come up the lagan in a bubble."
To be clueless/gullible.
How do you pronounce this name?
"Niamh"
Nee-iv