In what country was St. Patrick's Day started?
Ireland
In Ireland, what does the color green stand for?
Hope
What is the famous cereal called that has "Lucky the Leprechaun" as its mascot?
Lucky Charms
What city dyes their river green on the Saturday before St Patrick's Day?
Chicago
What religion did St. Patrick teach the Irish people?
Christianity
Name the 3 colors on the Irish flag in order.
What shape has become the symbol of St. Patricks day?
The Shamrock
Name 3 symbols of luck
Horseshoe, Clover, Rabbits feet
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
What are the two languages that most people speak in Ireland?
English and Gaelic
What was the original color for St. Patrick's Day?
Blue
According to legend, if you catch a leprechaun, what will happen?
He will grant you 3 wishes OR
You get his gold
What popular meat do people in the U.S. eat on St. Patrick's Day?
Corned Beef
How did St. Patrick arrive in Ireland?
He was kidnapped by Irish pirates and sold as a slave
What is Ireland known as?
The Emerald Isle
When was the first St.Patricks Day?
9th century
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
Which city boasts the largest St. Patrick's day parade in the world? When was the first parade?
1762, New York City
What was St.Patricks dream?
That he should return to Ireland to teach people about Christianity.
What is the traditional Irish dance called?
Riverdance
Why do we celebrate on March 17th?
To honor the day that St.Patrick died.
What do the three leafs on a clover represent?
Why was the first St.Patrick's Day parade in NYC?
Irish immigrants wanted to share and celebrate their culture.
What is the famous myth about St. Patrick?
There is a famous story that he chased all the snakes out of Ireland.