Basic Facts
What is another name for St. Patrick's Day?
St. Paddy's Day
Where was St. Patrick born?
Wales
Britain
To a Roman Family
What is the color of St. Patrick's Day?
GREEN duhhhh
How big are Leprechauns?
They are small; shorter than humans.
What is the name of the traditional Irish dance?
The Irish Jig
What day is St. Patrick's Day celebrated on every year?
March 17th
Why was St. Patrick taken to Ireland?
He was taken as a slave.
What instruments are played during the holiday?
Tin whistle, Uilleann pipes/Bagpipes, Fiddle
What did St. Patrick remove from Ireland?
SNAKES
If you do not wear green at the parade what will happen?
You will get PINCHED!
Do children go to school on St. Patrick's Day?
YES! It is not a federal holiday.
What did St. Patrick build a lot of?
Monasteries, churches, & schools.
Name three ways people celebrate St. Patrick's Day.
Parades, food, dancing, music, drinking, wearing green.
What do Leprechauns protect?
Their pot of gold!
Which city dyes its' river green?
Chicago
St. Patrick is the patron saint of what country?
Ireland
What religion did Saint Patrick practice?
Christianity
Where was the first St. Patrick's Day parade?
When was the first St. Patrick's Day parade?
New York City
1762
What does the Shamrock represent?
The Holy Trinity
Name three monasteries and or churches in Spain.
Examples: El Escorial, La Sagrada Familia, Santa Maria Del Paular
When did Saint Patrick die?
March 17th
Why did millions of Irish people move to America?
And, during what years did this event occur?
The Great Potato Famine
1845-1849
Where is it popular to celebrate St. Patrick's Day?
Name at least five cities/states.
New York City, New York; Boston, Massachusetts; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Chicago, Illinois; Savannah, Georgia; New Orleans, Louisiana; Washington, DC; Dublin, Ohio; Denver, Colorado; & Kansas City, Missouri.
What is the Holy Trinity?
The Unity of the...
Father, Son, & Holy Spirit as 3 people in 1
GOD
Name five types of Irish food/drink.
Corned Beef & Cabbage, Irish Soda Bread with Raisins, Irish Brown Bread, Champ, Guinness, Irish Coffee, & Irish stew / Potato Soup