Decorations
What is a symbol for St. Patrick's day?
Shamrock (3 leafed clover)
Rainbow
Pot of Gold
What color do people wear for St. Patrick's Day?
Green
True or False: Halloween is only celebrated in America
False: It comes from the Celtic region of Britain. Most English-speaking countries observe Halloween, however it is the most commercialized in the USA.
What activity do American children do in their neighborhood on the night of Halloween?
They go trick-or-treating
What do you receive when you go trick-or-treating?
Candy
How do people decorate their houses for the 4th of July in America?
Red, white, and blue (The American Flag)
There is a tiny, magical creature in Irish folklore. They are usually depicted with a beard, pointed ears, and a green coat and hat.
Leprechaun
Where do people go to buy their pumpkins? (This place also has corn mazes, scarecrows, and apples to pick)
Pumpkin farm
What happens if you do NOT wear green on St. Patrick's day?
You will get pinched
A lot of people have a picnic to celebrate the 4th of July. What type of food do people eat at this picnic? (Hint: you cook this outside)
BBQ
What do people put inside a Jack-o-lantern?
Candles
Humans are not the only ones to wear costumes for Halloween in America! Who else can dress up for this holiday?
Pets
What is the significance of July 4th in America?
It is our Independence Day. When we adopted the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and became independent from Great Britain.
Many American cities have a ______ to celebrate the 4th of July. This is where people gather in the street with music and they all walk together with flags and banners. (Hint: This also happens for Thanksgiving in New York City)
parade
What do American people eat at a Halloween party? (Name 2 food items)
Candy, pumpkin pie, Halloween cookies, popcorn, etc...
True or False: The candy industry in the USA makes $2 billion every year thanks to Halloween alone
True!!
Halloween costumes do not have to be spooky. Can you give an example of a costume that is NOT scary?
Ex: celebrities, pop culture, food
If you go to the movies for Halloween, what genre of movie will you typically watch?
Can you give me two adjectives to describe this type of movie?
Horror/scary movie
Adjectives: spooky, bloody, terrifying, chilling
To make a Jack-o-lantern, you must _____ a pumpkin with a knife
(What is the verb)
carve
What is a traditional Irish meal served for St. Patrick's Day?
Corned beef & cabbage
Soda bread
Lamb stew
Beer (sometimes it's green!)
Name 5 decorations American families put up on their houses/porch for Halloween
Many correct answers...examples:
Jack-o-lanterns, Spiderwebs, Scarecrows, Fake blood, Skeletons, lights/garland, etc...
True or False: American clothing stores have a 4th of July display every summer
True: Brands sell clothing each summer with the American flag on it, words from our National Anthem, or patriotic symbols just for the 4th of July
Who was St. Patrick? What did he do?
The patron saint of Ireland
He is responsible for bringing Christianity to Ireland
What type of music do people listen to on St. Patrick's Day?
Celtic music
What do people DRINK for Halloween celebrations?
Apple cider
Hot chocolate
Pumpkin spice lattes