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 is the most popular beer to celebrate St. Patrick's Day?
Guinness
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True or false
Was St. Patrick actually Irish?
FALSE He was born in Britain
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Why is Ireland is known as the Emerald Isle?
Because of how green it is
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What shape has become the symbol of St. Patricks day?
The Shamrock
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Name 1 symbol of luck
Horseshoe, Clover, Wishbone, Heads-Up Penny, Ladybugs
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What happens if someone who is Irish does not wear green on St Patrick's day?
They get bad luck OR get pinched
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What is a popular meal to eat on St. Patrick's day?
A) Boiled potatoes
B) Corned beef and cabbage
C) Only green vegtables
Corned beef and cabbage
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What is the capital of Ireland?
Dublin
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What is the color for St. Patrick's Day?
Green
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What mythological being is a part of St. Patrick's Day lore and Irish culture?
Leprechaun
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What major Catholic holiday does St. Patrick's Day occur during?
A) Lent
B) Christmas
C) Easter
Lent
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What animal did St. Patrick allegedly banish from Ireland?
A) Turtles
B) Snakes
Snakes
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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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In Ireland, what does the color green stand for?
A) Love
B) Hope
C) 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?
A) London
B) New York
C) Dublin
New York City
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What religion did St. Patrick teach the Irish people?
Catholic
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Name the 3 colors on the Irish flag.
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What iconic structure turns green to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day in England?
A) The London Eye
B) The Leaning Tower of Piza
C) Dunvegan Bridge
The London Eye
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According to folklore, what is a leprechaun's occupation?
A) Shoemaker
B) Banker
C) Farmer
A shoemaker OR a banker
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What city dyes their river green on the Saturday before St Patrick's Day?
A) Miami
B) Pittsburgh
C) Chicago
Chicago
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What song is considered the national anthem of Northern Ireland and is one of the most popular St. Patrick"s Day songs?
A) Danny Boy
B) The Saints go marching in
Danny Boy