Random St. Patrick's Day Questions | History | Traditions and Facts | Myths and Legends | Random Questions |
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When do Irish celebrate St. Patrick's Day?
March 17th
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Why do Irish celebrate St. Patrick's Day on March 17th?
It's the day when St. Patrick's died
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True or False? Saint Patrick's feast day, was already begun celebrated by the Irish in Europe in the ninth and tenth centuries
True
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True or False? Saint Patrick is one of the most important Irish saints?
True
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True or false? Earth Day is held on June 18.
False. It's on April 22
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St. Patrick's Day is the national day of Ireland. What three colours make the Irish flag?
Green, White, Orange
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What happened in Ireland when a person did not wear green on St. Patrick's Day?
They would get pinched
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Where did the first St. Patrick’s Day parade take place?
- Dublin - New York City - Chicago
New York City
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True or False? Saint Patrick drove all snakes out of Ireland is one of Irish legends?
True and it one of the most famous legends
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What state of the USA is the Grand Canyon located in?
Arizona, United States
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What color do you see very often on St. Patrick's Day?
Green
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How is St. Patrick's Day celebrated in Ireland?
St.Patrick’s Day is celebrated with parades, wearing green and drinking Guinness (traditional drink of Ireland)
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What is a shamrock and what does it symbolise?
The shamrock is a natural symbol for St. Patrick’s day and it symbolises the holy trinity.
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True or False? The shamrock is the national symbol of Ireland
True
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What are the 3 R’s of recycling?
Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle
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What is always at the end of a rainbow?
Big pots of gold
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What does the clovers symbolise?
Hope and good luck
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How do people currently celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin, Ireland?
- Visiting America for a parade - Going to their own St. Patrick's Day festival - Staying home and rest
Going to their own St. Patrick's Day festival
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True or False? The Blarney stone is not a famous stone set into the wall of Blarney Castle in the village of Blarney in County Cork
False. It is a famous stone
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True or false? The Dead Sea is 8.6 times more salty than the ocean.
True
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What is a typical plant that is famous for St. Patrick's Day?
4 or 3 Leaf Clovers
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Who was St. Patrick?
The patron saint of Ireland.
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What is often eaten in America on St. Patrick’s Day?
- Green Curry - Corned Beef and Cabbage - Beer and brats
Corned Beef and Cabbage
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True or False? Leprechauns are fairies to the Irish
True
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What was the name of the person who first stepped on the moon?
Neil Armstrong
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