Ireland
St Patricks Day
St Patricks Day Symbols
St Patricks Day Traditions
St. Patrick
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In what country was St. Patrick's Day started?
Ireland
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On what day is St. Patrick's Day celebrated?
March 17
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What lies at the end of the rainbow?
A pot of gold!
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What creature comes to visit on St. Patrick's Day?
Leprechaun
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What religion did St. Patrick teach the Irish people?
Christianity
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What is the capital of Ireland?
Dublin
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What was the original color of St. Patricks Day?
Blue
200
Name 1 symbol of luck
Horseshoe, Clover, Wishbone, Heads-Up Penny, Ladybugs
200
What happens if someone who is Irish does not wear green on St Patrick's day?
They get bad luck OR get pinched
200
How many years was St. Patrick in Ireland as a slave?
6
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Most people in Ireland speak English, but there is an Irish language. What is it called?
Hint: It starts with a G
Gaelic
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What is the color for St. Patrick's Day?
Green
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Which breakfast cereal has “Lucky the Leprechaun” as its mascot?
Lucky Charms
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What popular meat do people in the U.S. eat on St. Patrick's Day?
Corned Beef
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How did Patrick get back to England?
He escaped his master and stowed away on a boat
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Find Ireland on a Map
Answer is in the slides
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In Ireland, what does the color green stand for?
Love, Hope, or Money
Hope
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According to legend, if you catch a leprechaun, what will happen?
He will grant you 3 wishes OR
You get his gold
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Which city boasts the largest St. Patrick's day parade in the world?
London, New York, or Dublin
New York City
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How did St. Patrick arrive in Ireland?
He was kidnapped by Irish pirates and sold as a slave
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Name the 3 colors on the Irish flag.
500
What shape has become the symbol of St. Patricks day?
Shamrock
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What is the importance of rabbit's feet?
Rabbits live underground, which makes them more likely to be in contact with spirits and offer protection to humans
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What city dyes their river green on the Saturday before St Patrick's Day?
Miami, Pittsburgh, Chicago
Chicago
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What is the famous myth about St. Patrick?
There is a famous story that he chased all the snakes out of Ireland.