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What is the official colour of St Patrick's Day?
Green
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Where were the first St Patrick's Day parades held?
USA
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Which country is St Patrick the Patron Saint?
Ireland
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True or False: St Patrick was from Ireland.
False!
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What caused many Irish to emigrate in 1850s?
The Great Famine
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How many leaves does a shamrock have?
3
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In which city do they dye their river green?
Chicago
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In approximately how many countries is St Patrick's celebrated?
Over 50
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Where was St Patrick originally from?
Somewhere in the Roman Empire
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What was the religion in Ireland before Christianity?
Paganism
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What is considered a lucky symbol in Ireland?
Four-leaf clover
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Which Spanish speaking country has one of the largest St Patrick's Day celebrations?
Argentina
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Which country has a prominent Irish diaspora?
USA
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Why did Saint Patrick first come to Ireland?
He was kidnapped and sold as a slave!
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In what decade did St Patrick's Day parades become popular in Ireland?
1930s
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What is the name of the strange folklore creature?
Leprechaun
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What Caribbean island celebrates St Patrick's Day as a national holiday?
Montserrat
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What date is St Patrick's Day?
March 17th
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What plant did Saint Patrick use to explain Christianity to the Irish?
The shamrock
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In what year did it become legal to sell alcohol on St Patrick's Day in Ireland?
1961
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What happens if you are not wearing green and a Leprechaun sees you?
They pinch you!
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Why are there lots of Irish people in Montserrat?
In the 17th century many Irish people were deported there.
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What are the colours of the Irish flag?
Green, white and orange
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Why do we celebrate St Patrick's day on March 17th?
Historians believe he died on this day.