Ireland
St Patrick's Day
St Patrick's Day Symbols
St Patrick's Day Traditions
St. Patrick Himself
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In what country was St. Patrick's Day started?
Ireland
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On what day is St. Patrick's Day celebrated?
March 17
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What lies at the end of the rainbow?
A pot of gold!
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What are two popular foods to eat on St. Patrick's Day?
Corned Beef & Cabbage
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St. Patrick was not actually Irish. Where was he born?
He was born in Britain.
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Why is Ireland is known as the Emerald Isle?
Because of how green it is
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What shape has become the symbol of St. Patricks day?
The Shamrock
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Name 1 symbol of luck
Horseshoe, Clover/Shamrock, Wishbone, Heads-Up Penny, Ladybugs, Rainbow
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What happens if someone who is Irish does not wear green on St Patrick's day?
They get bad luck OR get pinched
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According to legend, what animal did St. Patrick lure out of Ireland?
Snakes
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What is the capital of Ireland?
Dublin
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What is the color for St. Patrick's Day?
Green
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Which cereal is famous for promoting symbols of St. Patrick's Day?
Lucky Charms
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How many leaves does a shamrock have?
3-- St. Patrick used Shamrocks to explain the Holy Trinity (a Christian belief) to the Irish People
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What date and year did St. Patrick die?
March 17, 461AD
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Most people in Ireland speak English, but there is an Irish language. What is it called?
Gaelic
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In Ireland, what does the color green stand for?
Hope
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According to legend, if you catch a leprechaun, what will happen?
He will grant you 3 wishes OR
You get his gold
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Which city boasts the largest Irish population outside of Ireland?
Boston, MA
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What religion did St. Patrick teach the Irish people?
Catholic
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Name the 3 colors on the Irish flag, in order from left to right.
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Which US cities have the largest St. Patrick's Day celebrations outside of Ireland?
Chicago, IL & New York City, NY
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According to folklore, what is a leprechaun's occupation?
A shoemaker OR a banker
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What city dyes their river green on the Saturday before St Patrick's Day?
Chicago
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What song is considered the national anthem of Northern Ireland and is one of the most popular St. Patrick's Day songs?
Danny Boy