Why did St. Patrick return to Ireland? π
He was a missionary, and wanted to spread Gods word! π
In this city you will find the Blarney Stone? π
Cork! π
What does a dream catcher do? π
Filter out all of the bad dreams! π
What is a traditional meal served on St. Patty's Day? π
Corned beef and cabbage! π
In Ireland this color was originally associated with St. Patty's Day?
(It's not what you think!) π
Blue! π
Where was St. Patrick born? π
Roman Britain! π
The first St. Patty's Day parade was celebrated what year? π
1737! π
What bad luck do shoes on the table bring? π
Job loss and death! π
How many days does the Ireland St. Patty's Day parade last? π
4-5 days! π
Why do we celebrate St. Patty's Day on March 17th? π
It's the day St. Patrick died! π
How old was St. Patrick when he was brought to Ireland? π
16 years old! π
In what city was the first St. Patty's Day Parade? π
Boston! π
What do elephants represent? π
Strength and good fortune! π
About how many million people visit NYC over St. Patty's Day? π
Over 5 million! π
What are the three colors on the Irish flag? π
White, green, and orange! π
What animal does the legend say St. Patrick drove out of Ireland? π
Snakes! π
Which city (From the U.S.) dies there rivers green every March 17th? π
Chicago! π
What does cleaning on New Years Eve cause? π
the whole year that is ahead will now have bad luck! π
In what year was NYC's first St. Patty's Day parade? π
1762! π
What is the largest city in Ireland? π
Dublin! π
What was St. Patrick's birth name? π
Maewyn Succat. π
What's the capitol of Ireland? π
Dublin! π
How many years of bad luck are caused from a broken mirror? π
5 years! π
About how many Americans have some sort of Irish ancestry (ancestors)? π
31.5 million people! π
What is another word for Ireland? π
The Emerald Isle! π