☘️ “Lucky Symbols”
Was St. Patrick from Ireland?
No
What plant is a symbol of St. Patrick’s Day?
Shamrock
True or False: St. Patrick drove snakes out of Ireland
Myth
What color do people wear?
Green
What magical creature is linked to the holiday?
Leprechaun
How old was he when he was taken to Ireland?
16
How many leaves does a shamrock have?
3
True or False Do more people outside of ireland celebrate
True.
What day is St. Patrick’s Day?
March 17
What do leprechauns bring?
Luck or mischief
What job did he do when he was enslaved?
Shepherd
What did the 3 leaves represent?
The Holy Trinity
Did Ireland ever have snakes?
No
Name one way people celebrate
Parades, music, food
What happens if you wear green (legend)?
You become invisible to leprechauns
Why did he return to Ireland later in life?
To teach christianity
What does a 4-leaf clover mean?
Good luck
What cities go all out?
New York & Boston
Which country made big parades popular?
United States
Even though there are three leaves are they still apart of the same plant yes or no?
Yes
Where was St. Patrick actually born?
Britain (not Ireland)
Why did St. Patrick use the shamrock?
to help explain the idea of the Trinity (one thing with three parts)
What color did they dye the Chicago
Green
Where were the first big St. Patrick’s Day parades held?
In the United States (not Ireland)
Why do people wear green (fun legend)?
So leprechauns can’t see you (you become “invisible”)