Ireland
In what country was St. Patrick's Day started?
Ireland
On what day is St. Patrick's Day celebrated?
March 17
In modern times, what is St. Patrick's Day used to celebrate?
Irish culture
True or false
St. Patrick was Irish
FALSE
He was born in Britain
What are the 3 colors on the Irish flag?
Orange, White, and Green
What type of clover has become the symbol of St. Patricks day?
The Shamrock
How is St. Patrick's day celebrated nowadays?
Dressing up, parades, etc.
What day is it believed that St. Patrick died?
March 17th
Who is the patron saint of Ireland?
St. Patrick
What is the color for St. Patrick's Day?
Green
Where is the St. Patrick's Day parade typically held in the United States?
New York City
What religion did St. Patrick teach the Irish people?
Christianity
When was St. Patrick in Ireland to spread Christianity?
The 5th Century
What color was associated with St. Patrick's Day before green?
Blue
When OR where did the first St. Patrick's Day parade occur?
New York City or 1762
What year is it thought that St. Patrick died?
493
Why was St. Patrick originally in Ireland?
He was a slave
What type of holiday did St. Patrick's Day initially start as?
A religious feast holiday
Where did St. Patrick's Day gain most of its popularity from in the United States?
Irish Immigrants
What did St. Patrick use the shamrock to represent?
The Holy Trinity