ST. PATRICK
What animal did St. Patrick allegedly drive out of Ireland?
Legend says Saint Patrick drove snakes out of Ireland
On what day is St. Patrick's Day celebrated?
March 17
What city dyes their river green on the Saturday before St Patrick's Day?
Chicago
Every year since 1962, Chicago dyes the Chicago River bright green for the celebration.
If you catch a leprechaun, what will happen?
He will grant you 3 wishes OR You get his gold
What is the nickname of Ireland?
Ireland is nicknamed the “Emerald Isle” because of its lush green landscapes.
What position did St. Patrick have when he arrived in Ireland at age 16?
A slave
Why is St. Patrick's Day celebrated on March 17th every year?
That is the day of St. Patrick's death
What happens if someone who is Irish does not wear green on St Patrick's day?
They get bad luck OR get pinched
What is a leprechaun's job?
In many stories, leprechauns are tiny shoemakers who spend their time making and repairing shoes for other fairies.
Sometimes a banker
How many castles does Ireland have?
Ireland has over 30,000 castles, ruins, and fortresses, some dating back over 1,000 years.
What was St. Patrick's profession when he returned to Ireland at the age of 47?
Missionary
What was the original color of St. Patricks Day?
Blue
In Ireland what does the color green represent?
Hope or the nature
what color were leprechaun originally wearing?
While modern, popular culture often depicts them in green, traditional Irish folklore describes them wearing red coats and hats.
A staple ingredient in black pudding?
animal blood mostly pork blood
Where was St. Patrick born?
He was born in Roman Britain (modern-day United Kingdom) and was kidnapped by Irish raiders as a teenager and taken to Ireland as a slave.
Where is the biggest St. Patrick's day parade held?
The largest Saint Patrick’s Day parade is held in New York City, not Ireland. It started in 1762.
How many pints of guinness is consumed globally on St Patrick's day?
Approximately 13 million pints of Guinness are consumed worldwide on March 17
What are a leprechaun's weakness?
The Leprechaun's only weaknesses are the four leaf clover, wrought iron and destroying his gold
Irish soda bread typically has this cut into the top of the loaf
A cross to ward off evil spirits, the devil, and/or fairies
Who told St. Patrick to return to Ireland after he had escaped?
An angel of God allegedly spoke to St. Patrick in a dream that he needed to return to Ireland and convert the nation to Christianity
what color should you NOT wear during St.Patrick's day?
Orange
It represents William of Orange, a Protestant figure, and is associated with Irish Protestantism and Unionism.
What is the traditional St. Patrick's day meal?
Savory corned beef and cabbage, hearty Guinness beef stew, and Irish soda bread.
sometimes with Guinness
where does the name leprechaun come from?
Leprechaun means “small body.”
Leprechaun is believed to be a variation of the Middle Irish word, lūchorpān—lū means small and corp means body.
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