Traditions
When is St. Patrick's Day celebrated?
17th March
What does the shamrock stand for?
Shamrocks is a metaphor for the Christian Holy Trinity
What is the traditional main dish served at many St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in America?
Corned beef and cabbage.
What is at the end of the Rainbow?
A pot of gold.
What is another name for Ireland?
The Emerald Isle.
Who celebrates this special day?
People of all backgrounds who live in the USA, Canada, Australia and all around the world.
Why is St. Patrick's Day celebrated on March 17?
It's the day Saint Patrick died in 461 CE.
What is a boxty?
An Irish potato cake.
How do leprechauns earn their gold?
Making and mending shoes.
What is the national flower/emblem of Ireland?
The Shamrock
What do people do on that day?
People take part in public parades and food and music festivals, as well as Irish traditional music sessions (céilithe)
St. Patrick was originally associated with what colour?
Blue.
What is Ms.McKenna's favorite Irish food?
Irish stew
What does “Erin go bragh” mean?
Ireland forever.
About how many Americans claim to have some Irish ancestry?
About 31.5 million.
What do the celebrations of St. Patrick's day commemorate?
St Patrick bringing Christianity to Ireland
Of which country is Saint Patrick the patron saint?
Irleand
What does typical Irish breakfast consist of?
Name at least 5 ingredients out of 8.
Fried rashers (thin slices of bacon), fried sausages, fried eggs, fried tomatoes, fried mushrooms, white and black pudding, baked beans, and toast,
What is used to dye the Chicago River green on St. Patrick's Day?
Green vegetable dye.
About 40 pounds of the dye is used to make it green every year.
What would you be doing if you visited Dublin's Grafton street?
Shopping
Name a historic site that has been lit up in green on St. Patrick's Day in recent years.
The Roman Colosseum, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Sydney Opera House, and the Empire State Building are among the possible correct answers.
What musical symbol is on the country's coat of arms?
The harp.
What is colcannon ( Irish cál ceannann )?
It is a is a traditional Irish dish of mashed potatoes with cabbage or kale.
What is the national dish of Ireland?
Irish stew
What is the most popular religion in Irleand?
Christianity