St Patricks Day

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St Patricks Day

Lesson goal:

To learn more about 

St. Patrick's day

Of which country is Saint Patrick the patron saint?

1. Northern-Ireland
2. Scotland
3. England
4. Ireland

Why is St. Patrick's Day celebrated?

1. To have good luck during the year
2. To raise awareness for the planet
3. To celebrate Irish culture
4. To celebrate the color green

What is the national flower/emblem of Ireland?

1. Rose
2. Daffodil
3. Shamrock
4. Thistle

How many leaves does a Shamrock have?

According to Irish lore, what animal did St. Patrick drive out of Ireland?

1. frogs
2. snakes
3. lizards
4. toads

Which other holiday has its origins in Ireland?

1. Guy Fawkes
2. Boxing day
3. Halloween
4. Independence day

Why is St. Patrick's Day celebrated on March 17?

1. It's the day Saint Patrick was born.
2. It's the day Saint Patrick died.
3. It's the day Saint Patrick fled to America.
4. It's Saint Patrick's Ascension Day

Where was the first St. Patrick's Day Parade?

1. Chicago
2. New York
3. Washington
4. Dublin

Why do we wear green on St. Patrick's Day?

St. Patrick was originally associated with what color?

1. blue
2. orange
3. white
4. green

How many pints of Guinness do drinkers consume on St. Patrick’s Day worldwide?

1. 13 million.
2. 23 million.
3. 3 million.
4. 33 million.

What is the top food eaten on St. Patrick's day?

Which city dyes its river green each St. Patrick's Day?

1. Chicago
2. New York
3. San Francisco
4. Detroit

What is a leprechaun?

How should you greet someone on March 17?

Irish you a happy St. Patrick's Day!