History of St. Patrick's Day
Where was Saint Patrick born?
Britain
What is the name of the small character that looks for pots of gold at the end of a rainbow?
What color do you wear on St. Patrick's Day?
Green
St. Patrick's Day was originally associated with what colour?
Blue
What date is St. Patrick's Day celebrated on?
March 17th
What country was Saint Patrick brought to when he was kidnapped?
Ireland
What can you find at the end of a rainbow?
Pot of gold
What is traditional Irish dancing called?
Irish Step Dancing
What is the name of the traditional Irish dinner served on St. Patrick's Day?
Corned Beef and Cabbage
How do Leprechauns earn their gold?
Making and mending shoes
What did Saint Patrick do as a job when he was in captivity in Ireland?
He worked as a Shepherd
This is a large instrument with strings that is used in traditional Irish music?
Harp
What does "Erin go bragh" mean?
Ireland Forever
What are the odds of finding a four-leaf clover?
1 in 10000
What are the colors of the Irish flag?
Green, white, and orange
Why is St. Patrick's Day celebrated on March 17th?
This is the day Saint Patrick died
What did Saint Patrick use to teach others about the Holy Trinity?
What could happen if you don't wear green on St. Patrick's Day?
You could get pinched!
What is another term used for Ireland?
The Emerald Isle
What language is spoken in Ireland?
Gaelic
What religion did Saint Patrick teach to the people of Ireland?
Christianity
What are two traditional examples of Saint Patrick's Day items that are good luck?
A four leaf clover and horseshoe
Where was the first St. Patrick's Day parade in the United States?
Boston
Why are snakes important to Irish history?
St. Patrick's is said to have sent the snakes out of Ireland
St. Patrick was the first bishop of?
Armagh