18. What do children do on St Patrick’s Day?
Pinch people who don't wear green
15. What does the word ‘blarney’ mean today?
To flatter, use smooth words to achieve own plans
3. When was St Patrick born?
In the late fourth century.
17. Has green always been a traditional colour to wear on St. Patrick’s Day?
Now, originally it was blue.
8. Who was not happy with St. Patrick’s activities?
The Celtic Druids.
7. What did the saint see as his ‘calling’?
To make all the pagans in Ireland believe in God.
13. Where is the blarney stone?
In the village of Blarney.
9. What is a shamrock?
A three - leaved clover.
11. What is a leprechaun?
a little Irish fairy
14. What is special about the blarney stone?
If you kiss it, you can speak beautifully.
6. How long was St. Patrick a slave?
6 years.
4. Who were St. Patrick’s parents?
Wealthy people.
2. Where did St. Patrick come from?
From Britain.
21. How are words Hope / Faith / Love / Luck connected with St. Patrick’s Day?
A four-leaved clover
1. What is St. Patrick famous for?
He brought Christianity to Ireland.
19. What do people traditionally eat on St Patrick’s Day?
Corned beef abf cabbage
20. What do pub owners do on St Patrick’s Day?
They dye their beers green
16. Did St Patrick drive all the snakes out of Ireland?
According to the legend yes.
5. What happened to St Patrick at the age of 16?
Irish raiders kidnapped him.
22. Give one extra fun fact about St. Patrick’s Day.
Students' own answers.