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St Patrick's Day

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  •  English    13     Public
    Questions about St Patricks day based on this lesson plan by the British Council https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/sites/teacheng/files/st_patricks_day_lesson_plan.pdf
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  • When is St Patrick's Day?
    on the 17th of March
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  • Where is it celebrated?
    In Ireland and all over the world.
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  • When was St Patrick born?
    In the late fourth century/beginning fifth century.
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  • Who started the tradition of celebrating St. Patrick's parades in other countries?
    Irish immigrants.
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  • What is a shamrock?
    Threeleaved clovers found growing in patches on grass. You get lucky if you find a four-leaved clover.
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  • What use did St Patrick make of the shamrock?
    He used it to explain the Holy Trinity.
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  • What is a leprechaun?
    They are little Irish fairies.
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  • What should you do if you meet a leprechaun?
    Follow it and capture it to find its pot of gold.
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  • Where is the blarney stone and what is special about it?
    It's a stone in a castle on the northwest of Cork. If you kiss the stone, you will be the gift of eloquence. (gift of gab)
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  • What should you wear on St Patrick's day?
    Green.
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  • What do children do on St Patricks Day?
    They pinch you.
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  • What do people traditionally eat on St Patrick's Day?
    Corned beef and cabbage.
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  • What is this object and why is it related to Ireland?
    A Claddagh ring is a traditional Irish ring with three symbols: love, loyalty and friendship.
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