In what country was St. Patrick's Day started?
Ireland
On what day is St. Patrick's Day celebrated?
March 17
What lies at the end of the rainbow?
A pot of gold!
What creature comes to visit on St. Patrick's Day?
Leprechaun
What religion did St. Patrick teach the Irish people?
Christianity
What is the capital of Ireland?
Dublin
What was the original color of St. Patricks Day?
Blue
Name 1 symbol of luck
Horseshoe, Clover, Wishbone, Heads-Up Penny, Ladybugs
What happens if someone who is Irish does not wear green on St Patrick's day?
They get bad luck OR get pinched
How many years was St. Patrick in Ireland as a slave?
6
Most people in Ireland speak English, but there is an Irish language. What is it called?
Hint: It starts with a G
Gaelic
What is the color for St. Patrick's Day?
Green
Which breakfast cereal has “Lucky the Leprechaun” as its mascot?
Lucky Charms
What popular meat do people in the U.S. eat on St. Patrick's Day?
Corned Beef
How did Patrick get back to England?
He escaped his master and stowed away on a boat
Find Ireland on a Map
Answer is in the slides
In Ireland, what does the color green stand for?
Love, Hope, or Money
Hope
According to legend, if you catch a leprechaun, what will happen?
He will grant you 3 wishes OR
You get his gold
Which city boasts the largest St. Patrick's day parade in the world?
London, New York, or Dublin
New York City
How did St. Patrick arrive in Ireland?
He was kidnapped by Irish pirates and sold as a slave
Name the 3 colors on the Irish flag.
What shape has become the symbol of St. Patricks day?
Shamrock
What is the importance of rabbit's feet?
Rabbits live underground, which makes them more likely to be in contact with spirits and offer protection to humans
What city dyes their river green on the Saturday before St Patrick's Day?
Miami, Pittsburgh, Chicago
Chicago
What is the famous myth about St. Patrick?
There is a famous story that he chased all the snakes out of Ireland.