Understanding St. Patrick's Day

What is celebrated on March 17th each year?

• St. Patrick's birthday

• The day St. Patrick died

• Ireland's Independence Day

• St. Patrick's Day

Where was St. Patrick originally from?

• Britain

• Wales

• Ireland

• Scotland

What age was St. Patrick when he was kidnapped?

• 10

• 25

• 16

• 20

How did St. Patrick escape from captivity?

• He was rescued by soldiers

• He outsmarted his captors

• Following a dream he believed was from God

• He negotiated his release

What did St. Patrick use to explain the concept of the Holy Trinity?

• A shamrock

• A cross

• A bible

• A candle

What color do people traditionally wear on St. Patrick's Day?

• White

• Blue

• Green

• Orange

What is a traditional Irish meal eaten on St. Patrick's Day?

• Corned beef and cabbage

• Shepherd's pie

• Fish and chips

• Irish stew

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

• Chicago

• Boston

• Dublin

• New York City

Where did the first St. Patrick's Day parade take place?

• Dublin, Ireland

• Boston, Massachusetts

• New York City, New York

• Chicago, Illinois

Who is said to give you a pot of gold if you catch them?

• A leprechaun

• A fairy

• A dragon

• A wizard