Facts about St. Patrick
Where was St. Patrick born?
(the west coast of) Britain
According to legend, what kind of animal did Patrick drive out of Ireland?
snakes
St. Patrick's Day is on this calendar date.
March 17th
What are leprechauns?
Irish little creatures similar to fairies
This is the most popular symbol of St. Patrick's Day.
the shamrock
What work did Patrick do when he was a slave in Ireland?
a shepherd
What plant did Patrick use to teach about Christianity?
a shamrock
What was the first city to celebrate St. Patrick in the US?
Boston, Ma
What is leprechauns' job?
They make shoes (cobblers or shoemakers).
What is Ireland called?
the Emerald Isle
What country did Patrick escape to?
France
What did Patrick use a shamrock to teach about?
the Holy Trinity
What activity do many cities do on St. Patrick's day?
a parade
What do leprechauns look like?
A leprechaun is a small man less than 24 inches tall with thick, wiry red hair. All leprechauns wear shiny black leather shoes with silver buckles.
These are the colors of Ireland's flag.
green, white and orange
What did he do in France?
He was in a monastery, studying the Bible and became a priest.
Many people say that Patrick performed _______________?
miracles
What do people wear traditionally on St. Patrick day in Ireland?
a bunch of shamrocks, orange, green and white badges and green ribbons
What can you try to make a leprechaun give you?
His pot of gold.
What do the colours of the Irish flag stand for?
The green symbolizes the people of the south, and orange, the people of the north. White represents the peace that brings them together as a nation.
What did he do when he returned to Ireland?
He taught people about Christianity.
How did St. Patrick get rid of the snakes in Ireland?
He put them in a box and threw them into the sea.
What do the letters "St" in St. Patrick stand for?
Saint
How can you find a leprechaun?
Listen carefully for his hammer.
What is the other popular symbol of Ireland?
the harp