St Patrick's Day 'Bet you didn't know'

Where was Saint Patrick born?

• Wales

• Scotland

• Brittany

• Ireland

How long was Saint Patrick in captivity?

• 8 years

• 6 years

• 4 years

• 2 years

What did Saint Patrick use to explain the Holy Trinity?

• Tulip

• Shamrock

• Daisy

• Rose

Which plant is commonly known as a Shamrock?

• Tulip

• Dandelion

• Wood Sorrel

• Sunflower

Where did the tradition of celebrating St. Patrick's Day with parades start?

• England

• Scotland

• America

• Ireland

When did the first St. Patrick's Day parade take place in New York?

• 1764

• 1762

• 1766

• 1760

What event led to the increase in St. Patrick's Day parades in America?

• World War I

• Great Potato Famine

• Civil War

• Revolutionary War

How many participants are there in the New York St. Patrick's Day parade?

• 150,000

• 200,000

• 100,000

• 50,000

What is the main reason for wearing green on St. Patrick's Day?

• To match the grass

• To honor St. Patrick

• To celebrate spring

• To show Irish pride

What is the significance of the story of Patrick driving snakes from Ireland?

• Symbolizes his bravery

• Symbolizes cleansing of paganism

• Symbolizes unity

• Symbolizes peace