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General
General
History
True/False
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LOVECER
CLOVER
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100
When is St.Patrick's day celebrated?
- Dec 10th
- March 17th
- April 5th
The 17th of March!
100
What colour is associated with St.Patrick?
Green
blue
But the color that people originally associated with St. Patrick was blue! (Some ancient Irish flags even sport this color.) Green was finally introduced to St. Patrick's Day festivities in the 18th century, when the shamrock (which is, of course, green) became a national symbol.
100
Where was St. Patrick born?
- China
- Spain
- Britain
Britain
St. Patrick was born in Britain to a family of Roman descent. At 16, he was kidnapped from his family villa by Irish raiders and sold into slavery. Around the beginning of the 3rd century, he spent six years in the West of Ireland herding sheep and, during this difficult time, he turned to his faith for comfort.
100
St Patrick’s Day is a religious holiday
True! It commemorates the arrival of Christianity in Ireland
200
REGRE
GREEN
Fun fact - Restful to the Eye:
Green falls in the middle of the light spectrum, requiring minimal eye adjustment, making it a restful and calming color.
Green and Happiness:
A study showed that people who have more green in their surroundings are happier and have lower stress levels
200
St. Patrick is considered the P***** saint of Ireland?
A) Perfect
B) Patron
C) Pocket
Patron
200
What animal is sometimes associated with St.Patrick?
Snakes
Folklore has it that after 40 days of fasting and wearing a garment of green, he drove the snakes out of Ireland and chased them into the sea. To this day, the grassy landscapes of Ireland remain free of any snake species.
While Ireland probably never really had any snakes, they can be seen as a symbol of evil, and St. Patrick cleaning the country of sin.
The Irish hare (Lepus timidus hibernicus) is Ireland's national animal. It's a native species that's known for its speed and agility.
200
Was St.Patricks successful in making Ireland Christian?
Yes, and Ireland is still a majority Catholic country to this day.
St. Patrick's Cathedral:
200
St Patrick was born in Ireland
False. He was born in what is now modern-day Wales
300
UCKLY
LUCKY
300
How do Irish people celebrate St Patrick‘s day?
Drinking, Eating, Relaxing, Dressing up and Parades
Other traditions:
New Orleans, Louisiana
No one throws a parade like New Orleans. And on St. Patrick’s Day, the city flocks down to the Irish Channel neighborhood for a veritable street party. New Orleans might be the only place where you can take part in a vegetable food fight too. Think: all the ingredients that go in Irish stew (especially cabbages), minus the beef. This ceremonial throwing of the cabbages (using an underhanded technique, so no one gets hurt) is meant to memorialize how cabbage replaced potatoes during the potato famine, thus becoming a staple of Irish cuisine.
Chicago, Illinois
Of all the cities that dye their waterways or landmarks green for St. Paddy’s Day (and there are many), Chicago’s green river is the most famous. Every year, the Chicago River turns green in time for a parade held on the closest Saturday to the holiday. This tradition has been guarded by the Butler and Rowan families for more than 50 years. A six-person boat crew (family only) distributes a top-secret recipe that contains eco-friendly, vegetable-based dye into the river, casting a spell on the waterway that can last for a few days.
300
The name of the symbol St. Patrick used to spread Christianity?
The Shamrock
Shamrocks, a symbol of Ireland and St. Patrick's Day, are actually a type of clover, with the name "shamrock" meaning "little clover" in Irish, and St. Patrick is said to have used them to explain the Holy Trinity.
he President of the United States is presented with a bowl of shamrock on St. Patrick's Day: This is a tradition that continues today.
The tradition of "drowning the shamrock" involves putting a clump of shamrock into the last shot of whiskey of the night on March 17th.
300
What age was St Patrick when he was brought to Ireland?
A) 10
B) 13
C) 16
16!
300
St. Patrick drove the snakes out of Ireland
False! There were no snakes to begin with
400
HAMSROKC
SHAMROCK
400
Which city dyes its river green for St. Patricks day?
Chicago
400
What beer do people usually drink on St. Patrick's Day?
A) Guinness
B) Stella
C) Carona
Guinness!
People drink Guinness on St. Patrick's Day because it's a long-standing tradition in Ireland and the Irish diaspora, with Guinness being Ireland's most popular beer and a symbol of Irish culture
Globally, an estimated 13 million pints of Guinness are consumed on St. Patrick's Day.
400
Why is St.Patricks day celebrated on the 17th March?
Because that is when he died.
After years of living in poverty, traveling and enduring much suffering he died March 17, 461. He died at Saul, where he had built the first church.
Supposedly he is buried at Down Cathedral. It stands on the site of a Benedictine Monastery, built in 1183. Reputedly the remains of Ireland's National Saints are buried here, including Saint Brigid, Saint Patrick and Saint Colmcille.
400
St. Patrick was kidnapped and brought to Ireland
True! He was kidnapped and was enslaved as a Shepard in Ireland
500
EPROLCHANU
LEPROCHAUN
https://www.worldhistory.org/Leprechaun/
The Origins of Leprechauns: Lugh & Water Sprites
According to some scholars, the word leprechaun comes from the ancient Irish-Celtic god and cultural hero Lugh. Lugh was originally the god of the sun and light, and then he became a great warrior ruler of ancient Ireland. Lugh's stature (literally) diminished over time as the Christianization of Europe gathered pace. He was eventually transformed into Lugh-chromain, meaning 'stooping Lugh' as he now inhabited the underground world of sidh where all the other gods were relegated to as the people forgot their traditions and embraced new religions. Lugh thus becomes a sort of fairy craftsman, and from there, Lugh became 'leprechaun', the diminutive fairy-goblin in medieval folklore.
500
What was St.Patricks real name?
A) Maewynn Succat
B) Patrick Green
Maewynn Succat
He later adopted the name "Patricius" (or Patrick) after becoming a priest, which derives from the Latin term for "father figure".
500
The classic Irish dish "Bangers and Mash", often served on St.Patrick's day is made of:
A) Banging hot peppers and mashed potato
B) Sausage and Mashed Potato
C) Sausage and mashed carrot
B) Sausage and Mashed Potato
Bangers and mash is a staple of the country's overall cuisine and is a popular pub dish. The term bangers supposedly originated during World War I, when meat shortages resulted in sausages' being made with a number of fillers, notably water, that caused them to explode when cooked.
500
What was the name of the main religion in Ireland at the time?
A) Hinduism
B) Paganism
Paganism
Irish Paganism is a polytheistic religion that honors a pantheon of deities and spirits. It is a nature-based religion that recognizes the sacredness of the natural world and the interconnectedness of all living things
500
Shamrocks are a type of clover.
True!
