Early Life
Patrick was taken to this country as a slave when he was 16.
Ireland
The leprechaun's "gold at the end of the rainbow" came from where?
Soldiers buried gold
We celebrate St. Patrick's Day on this date...why?
The first CITY to host St. Patrick's Day parade?
New York City
What was Patrick known to rid Ireland of?
Snakes (even though there aren't any there to begin with)
Patrick originally came from what what country?
(Roman occupied) Britain
One sport name inspired by leprechauns?
- Fighting Irish
- Celtics
The shamrock represents what?
Why was the 1st St. Patrick's Day celebrated in America instead of Ireland?
Great Potato Famine caused many to immigrate to USA
Shamrocks are also knowns as
Patrick spent this many years enslaved before escaping.
A leprechaun is not over ____ feet tall?
3
Green Isle
The longest parade is located in what NY City?
Manhattan
This city is known for dying the river green for St. Patrick's Day.
Chicago
After escaping, Patrick later returned to Ireland as this.
Missionary
What was the job of a leprechaun?
Shoemaker
Ireland's flag consists of what 3 colors?
Green, White, Orange
This city in Illinois is known for dying it's river green for St. Patrick's Day.
Chicago
If a leprechan is caught, it is known to offer his captive what?
3 wishes
Patrick is known today by this special title in Ireland.
Patron= Saint Patrick
According to legend, why do people get pinched if not wearing green?
Wearing green will keep leprechauns from seeing you, which keeps you from getting pinched.
The year that Patrick died?
461
The first STATE in America to host a St. Patrick's Day Parade?
The original color of St. Patrick's Day
Red or Blue