History of St. Patrick
How did St. Patrick get to Ireland?
He was captured by pirates and sold into slavery
Why do people wear green on St. Patrick’s Day?
Tradition says it makes you invisible to leprechauns, who pinch anyone they see.
What is the top food eaten on St. Patrick’s Day?
Cabbage
A shamrock is the same as a four leaf clover
FALSE. Shamrocks are the official symbol of Ireland.
On what date is Saint Patrick’s Day celebrated?
March 17th
What colors are on the Irish flag?
Green, white, and orange
What happens when you don’t wear green on St. Patrick’s Day?
You get pinched!
St. Patrick was born in Ireland
FALSE. He was born in Britain.
Where was St. Patrick born?
Britain
According to folklore, what is a leprechaun’s occupation?
Shoemaker
Where is the largest St. Patrick’s Day parade held?
New York City
There are 13 cities in the U.S. named “Shamrock”
TRUE
According to legend, what animal did St. Patrick drive out of Ireland?
Snakes
How do you find a pot of gold?
Catch a leprechaun!
Which city dyes its river green each St. Patrick’s Day?
Chicago
The original color associated with St. Patrick is blue
TRUE
What year did St. Patrick’s Day become an official holiday?
1903
What do the three leaves of shamrocks symbolize?
The holy trinity (faith, hope, and love)
How long do they celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin, Ireland?
4 Days
The potato is native to Ireland
FALSE. It was introduced to Ireland from the Americas