St. Patrick's Day

When is St. Patrick's Day celebrated?

• March 17

• March 29

• March 15

• March 6

Where did St. Patrick's Day start?

• Scotland

• Ireland

• England

• Greenland

Which color is a symbol for St. Patrick's Day?

• red

• yellow

• purple

• green

Why is St. Patrick's Day celebrated in so many places?

• Because people of Irish descent live in many places around the world

• Because it's mainly a Christian holiday, and the Christian religion exists around the world

• Because St. Patrick inspired so many different people around the world

• Because most cultures around the world observe Irish traditions

If you went into an Irish-American restaurant on St. Patrick's Day, which dish would you find most people eating?

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What might have happened if St. Patrick never traveled to Ireland?

• The island might be full of snakes.

• Christianity might not have taken root there.

• Shamrocks might not grow there.

• There might not have been a potato famine.

What is a result of St. Patrick spending six years as a slave in Ireland?

• It gave him special powers.

• It helped him free the slaves.

• It helped him learn about the Irish language and culture.

• It allowed him to come up with the idea for St. Patrick's Day.

How did people celebrate St. Patrick's Day in the past?

• with large parties

• with long parades

• by eating corned beef

• by going to church