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What color is often worn on Saint Patrick's Day?
Green
When is Saint Patrick's Day celebrated?
March 17
What is a common way people celebrate?
Wearing green
What is a leprechaun?
A mischievous fairy or sprite
What is traditional Irish music?
Folk music with instruments like the fiddle and tin whistle
What symbol is associated with Saint Patrick?
Shamrock, the four-leaf clover, and leprechauns
Who was Saint Patrick?
The patron saint of Ireland
What is another name for St. Patrick's Day?
St. Patty's Day
What do leprechauns hide at the end of a rainbow?
A pot of gold
Name a popular Irish dish
Shepherd's pie
What does the shamrock represent?
The Holy Trinity
What country is Saint Patrick's Day originally from?
Ireland
What do many cities hold on Saint Patrick's Day?
Parades
What do you need to catch a leprechaun?
Color, riches, or treats
What is the Celtic knot?
A symbolic, decorative pattern of interwoven lines that forms an endless loop
What is a common food eaten on this holiday?
Corned beef, cabbage, shepherd's pie, Irish soda bread, and Irish stew
What year did Saint Patrick perish?
461 AD
What is a traditional Irish dance?
Step dancing and Irish tap dancing
Name a famous legend about Saint Patrick
He banished the snakes out of Ireland into the sea
What is the significance of green on this day?
It represents Ireland and springtime
What animal is often linked to Saint Patrick's Day?
Snakes and goats
Why is the day celebrated?
To honor Saint Patrick's contributions to Christianity in Ireland
Name a famous Saint Patrick's Day parade city.
New York City
What happens if you catch a leprechaun?
You can demand his gold
Name an Irish holiday other than Saint Patrick's Day
St. Brigid's Day and St. Stephen's Day