Basics
What color is traditionally associated with St. Patrick’s Day?
What do people often wear on this day?
Something green
What many parts does Ireland consist of?
2 parts - Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland
Where do leprechauns hide their treasure?
At the end of a rainbow
St. Patrick was actually born in Ireland.
False - He was born in Roman Britain
When is St. Patrick’s Day celebrated?
March 17th
What drink is often coloured green for the holiday?
Beer
What is the capital of Ireland?
Dublin
What job do leprechauns usually have in stories?
Shoemakers
People dye a river green in Chicago for St. Patrick’s Day.
True
What mythical creature is linked with the holiday?
Leprechaun
How do they celebrate their holidays?
By holding the parades
What language besides English is traditional in Ireland?
Irish (Gaelic)
What happens if you catch a leprechaun in legend?
He must give you gold or grant wishes
he first St. Patrick’s Day parade was held in Ireland.
False - It was first celebrated with a parade in the USA
What do leprechauns supposedly hide at the end of a rainbow?
A pot of gold
What might happen if you don’t wear green on St. Patrick’s Day (according to tradition)?
People pinch you
What famous Irish beer is connected with the holiday?
Guinness
Why are leprechauns difficult to catch in stories?
They are very fast and tricky.
Green was always the original colour of St. Patrick’s Day.
False - Originally, the colour associated with St. Patrick was blue, known as “St. Patrick’s Blue.” It was used in symbols linked to Saint Patrick and in old Irish coats of arms.
Later, green became more popular because it is associated with Ireland’s landscape, the shamrock, and Irish national identity. 🍀
What plant is the main symbol of St. Patrick’s Day?
Shamrock
What food is traditionally eaten on St. Patrick’s Day in the United States?
Corned beef and cabbage
What colors appear on Ireland’s flag?
Green, white, orange
Why are leprechauns often shown wearing green?
To hide in nature and grass
St. Patrick used the shamrock to explain Christian ideas.
True - The shamrock represented the Holy Trinity.
The three leaves of the shamrock represented:
The Father
The Son
The Holy Spirit