How old was St. Patrick when he arrived in Ireland?
16
19
32
7
How is St. Patrick's day celebrated by people who are Irish?
Feasts!
They don't celebrate!
About how many people celebrate by attending parades?
Over 50,000 people!
Over 25,000 people!
Over 10,000 people!
Over 5,000 people!
What are other traditional Irish foods to eat on this day?
Potatoes and soda bread
What was the original color associated with St. Patrick's Day?
Gold
Orange
Green
Blue
Why is St. Patrick's Day celebrated on March 17th?
It is believed to be the day he died and to honor him.
How did St. Patrick get out of Ireland?
He was never in Ireland.
He stayed there.
He escaped!
Only New York City holds St. Patrick's Day Parades?
True
False
What is a traditional meal eaten on this holiday?
Corned beef and cabbage
What did the Irish Immigrants eat on St. Patricks Day? Why did they have to change it when coming to America?
Bacon back in Ireland, but they couldn’t afford it in the US
What are Leprechauns always trying to do?
Protect their gold!
Looking for unicorns!
Eating potatoes!
Where was St. Patrick Born?
Scotland
Britain
Ireland
USA
What are Leprechauns known for?
Being tricky and hard to catch
Where did Irish soldiers hold the FIRST St. Patricks Day Parade in the US?
London
Boston
Dublin
New York City
What is considered good luck on St. Patricks Day?
Finding a four leaf clover
Riding a unicorn
Eating chocolate coins
What are at least 2 symbols of St. Patrick's Day?
Gold, Green, Clovers, Leprechauns
Where are rivers dyed green to celebrate St. Patrick's Day?
Savannah and Chicago
London and Chicago
Dublin and London
Miami and Dublin
What might happen to you on St. Patrick's day if you do not wear green?
You will be pinched!
How did he end up in Ireland?
He grew up there.
He never went to Ireland.
He was kidnapped!
He took a boat.
St. Patrick went back to Ireland on his own?
True
False
Why do people believe you should wear green on St. Patrick's Day?
So leprechauns can’t see you and they can’t pinch you, good luck, honor their heritage