Traditions
What are kilts?
Skirts that are worn in the Celtic tradition, also worn on St. Patrick's Day
Who is St. Patrick?
Patron Saint of Ireland
What happens in Chicago?
the river is dyed green
What is a shamrock?
3 leafed plant, one of the national symbols of Ireland
What can you find at the end of a rainbow?
a pot of gold
What is unique about Irish Dancing?
Fast foot movements, straight upper body, special shoes are worn
What symbol did St. Patrick use? What did it symbolize?
He used the shamrock to symbolize the holy trinity
Where did the tradition of St. Patrick's Day parades begin?
USA
What is a leprechaun? What do they look like?
A small and mischievous man. Usually dressed in green clothing and has a red beard.
Why is St. Patrick's Day celebrated on March 17th?
It is the day that St. Patrick died.
What happens if you don't wear green on st. Patty's day?
Someone might pinch you
What happened to St. Patrick when he was around 16 years old?
He was kidnapped and forced into slavery
How many Americans claim Irish ancestry? Is it higher or lower than the population of Ireland?
31.5 million, higher
How are a clover and shamrock different?
A shamrock has three leaves, while a clover can have 3-4 leaves. A 4 leaf clover is good luck
What three colors make up the Irish flag?
green, white, and orange
What are two foods that are traditionally eaten on St. Patty's day?
Corned beef and Cabbage, soda bread
Where and when was St. Patrick born?
In Britain in the year 387
What happens at the White House on St. Patrick's Day?
A bowl of Shamrocks is given to the US president to illustrate the friendship between Ireland the US
They must grant you three wishes
What famous myth is believed by many regarding St. Patrick? Why is it impossible?
He drove the snakes out of Ireland. It is impossible because snakes do not live on the Island
What instrument is played at St. Patrick's Day parades?
The bagpipes
What caused the Irish Diaspora?
The great famine
What three cities have the most popular St. Paddy's Parades in the USA?
New York, Chicago, and Boston
What is the national symbol of Ireland? (not the shamrock)
the harp
Say one Irish/St. Patrick's Day expression that was said in the presentation
"Pinch me, I'm Irish"
"Everyone's Irish on St. Patrick's Day"
"Luck of the Irish"