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.

What is the name of this little man?

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

What is the meaning of “leprechaun”?

• “Little green man”

• “Little boy”

• “Little man”

• “Little body”

Irish harpists were often …

• Blind

• Deaf

• Mute

What is the name of this celebration?

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

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

• Dublin

• Belfast

• London

• New York