Traditions
St. Patrick's Day


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St. Patrick
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What color do you wear on St. Patrick's Day?

Green

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When is St. Patrick's day celebrated?

March 17th 

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What does the word Leprechaun mean?

Small body

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Where was St. Patrick born?  Ireland, Britain, or Spain?

 He was born in Roman Britain.

100

Leprechauns are:  donut and cookie makers, bankers and shoe makers, or makers of fairy dust.

Bankers and shoe makers

200

What happens if you don't wear the "St. Patrick's Day" Color???

You get Pinched!  This American tradition came from the belief that wearing green makes you invisible to leprechauns. And if leprechauns see you, they pinch you. So pinching someone on St. Patrick's Day who isn't wearing green is believed to be a reminder of what a leprechaun could do to you if he can see you.

200

What does the color green stand for in Ireland?

Irish pride, the color of the land, and a connection to Irish culture and heritage. 




200

How can you find a pot of gold?

Catch a Leprechaun!
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Before St. Patrick became a priest, he was abducted and brought to Ireland at what age?  Four, eleven, or sixteen?

Sixteen. He was taken to Ireland as a slave to herd and tend sheep.

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What is a Clurichaun?  Leprechaun's pot of gold, Leprechaun's mischievous cousin, or another name for gold?

In Irish folklore, Leprechaun's a mischievous cousin that loves drinking and tends to haunt breweries, pubs, and wine cellars.

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What was St. Patrick's day originally meant to celebrate?

A day honoring St. Patrick for introducing Christianity to Ireland in the fifth century.

300

Which of these dishes is commonly eaten on St. Patrick's Day in the United States?  Ring Cake, pizza, corned beef and cabbage, or sausage and potatoes?

Corned beef and cabbage

300

How many wishes are granted if you catch a Leprechaun?

Three

300

What was St. Patrick's original name?  Boo Bear, Maewynn Succat,  or Dandelion Gold?

Maewynn Succat

300

Are lucky four leaf clovers real?

Yes, they're rare but real.

400

What city has the largest St. Patrick's Day parade in the world?  New York City, Columbus, or San Antonio?

New York City

400

What is the nickname for Ireland?  Snake-free island, Emerald island, or Angel island?

Emerald island due to its lush, green fields and rolling hills.


400

How do Leprechauns earn their gold?

By making and mending shoes

400

According to legend, what animal did St. Patrick chase out of Ireland?  Mouse, horse, snake, or wolves?

Snakes.  To drive evil out of Ireland

400

Is the animated character Shrek Irish?

No, Scottish




500

What city dyes their river green for St. Patrick's day?

Chicago


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How many pounds of green vegetable dye is used to turn the Chicago river green?  4 million pounds, 40 pounds, or 400 pounds.

40 pounds.  Two boats needed:  one for dumping the dye and the other for mixing.

500

What is a Leprechaun?

A fairy.

500

 St. Patrick escaped from Ireland:  by swimming,  taking a ship, or by airplane?

Ship

500

What was the official color for St. Patricks day before changing it to green?

Blue

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