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What date is Saint Patrick’s Day celebrated?
March 17
Who does this holiday honor?
Saint Patrick
Where was Saint Patrick born?
In Britain
What happened to Patrick when he was a teenager?
He was taken to Ireland as a slave by Irish raiders.
Why did Saint Patrick return to Ireland later in his life?
To spread Christianity
What color do people traditionally wear?
Green
Why is Saint Patrick’s Day widely celebrated in the United States?
Because many people have Irish ancestry
What special event happens to the river in Chicago?
The river is dyed green
Which city has one of the largest St. Patrick's parades in the world?
New York City
What did he explain using the shamrock?
The Holy Trinity
Name two traditional foods mentioned in the text.
Irish stew and corned beef (also acceptable: cabbage, soda bread)
Saint Patrick's day started as a religious holiday, now it is...
an international celebration of Irish culture and heritage
In which century was Saint Patrick born?
Around the 4th century
What religion did Saint Patrick promote?
Christianity
How did Saint Patrick's Day become popular in America?
A famine in the 1840s forced the Irish to immigrate to America
What activities do people do to celebrate at home? (name 3)
Wearing green, decorating homes, listening to Irish music, and eating traditional food
What mystical creature is believed to live in Ireland?
Leprechauns
What types of events are organized in large cities?
Parades, festivals, concerts, and cultural events
What animal did Saint Patrick banish from Ireland?
Snakes
What can happen to you if you do not wear green on Saint Patrick's Day?
You can get pinched!