ST PATRICK’S DAY

Why was the shamrock chosen as the Irish national emblem?

• Because St. Patrick used it as a symbol for the Holy Trinity.

• Because it is said to bring good luck.

• Because they are green, just like Ireland’s official colour.

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What is the name of this little man?

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When is St. Patrick’sDay celebrated?

On what event is the celebration of St. Patrick’s Day based on?

• The birth of St. Patrick

• The day St. Patrick chased the snakes out of Ireland

• The death of St. Patrick

• The day St. Patrick’s started to convert people to Christianity

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What is the meaning of “leprechaun”?

• “Little green man”

• “Little boy”

• “Little man”

• “Little body”

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Irish harpists were often …

• Blind

• Deaf

• Mute

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What is the name of this celebration?

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Draw a “shamrock”

Where does “the luck of the Irish come from”?

• The Irish miners from Great Britain

• The Gold Rush American miners

• The Gold Rush Irish miners in USA

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Where is the largest St. Patrick’s Day parade celebrated?

• Dublin

• Belfast

• London

• New York

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