History
They were represented by the snakes that St. Patrick had "driven out" of Ireland by converting the country to Christianity
What were the Pagans / Druids?
It's an Irish holiday celebrated on March 17th
What's St Patrick's Day?
It is a 3-leaved clover found in glass
What is a shamrock?
They have a tradition of pinching their friends who don't wear green!
What do children do on St Patrick's Day?
St Patrick died on March 17th 461 A.D.
Why is this day celebrated as St Patrick's Day?
It's a city which dyes its river green in celebration of St. Patrick's Day
What is BOSTON?
It is the national emblem of Ireland
What is the shamrock?
They put green food colouring into beer
What do pub owners do on St Patrick's Day?
St Patrick was born in Wales in the 4th century
Where and when was St Patrick born?
No he didn't. There were never any snakes in Ireland
Did St Patrick drive all the snakes out of Ireland?
It is a little Irish fairy who works as a shoe-maker
What is a leprechaun?
You should wear GREEN clothes or make-up
What should you wear on St Patrick's Day?
He knew his 'calling' was to convert pagans into Christianity
What did the Saint see as his 'calling'?
The BLUE colour
What is the original St Patrick's Day colour?
St Patrick used the shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity
What use did St Patrick make of the shamrock?
Corned beef and cabbage
What do people traditionally eat on St Patrick's Day?
St Patrick was kidnapped and sold as a slave.
What happened to St Patrick at the age of 16?
This word means the ability to influence and coax with fair words
What does the word 'blarney' mean today?
You should ask a leprechaun where he hides his pot of gold
What should you do if you meet a leprechaun?
GREEN, WHITE and ORANGE
What colours are there on the Irish flag?