St. Patrick's Day Trivia

Why is St. Patrick's Day celebrated March 17th?

• It is the day that St. Patrick was born

• It is the day that St. Patrick died

• It is the day that St. Patrick became a saint

• It is the day that St. Patrick wanted it to be celebrated

What day is St. Patrick’s day always celebrated on?

• March 15th

• March 16th

• March 17th

• March 18th

What country is St. Patrick the patron saint of?

• England

• Scotland

• Ireland

• Wales

What group of people was primarily responsible for shifting St. Patrick’s Day from a religious observation to a secular one?

• Irish immigrants in England

• Irish living in Ireland

• Irish immigrants in Canada

• Irish immigrants in the U.S.

What mythological being is a part of St. Patrick's Day lore and Irish culture?

• Unicorn

• Elf

• Fairy

• Leprechaun

1. Where and when was the first St. Patrick’s Day parade ever recorded?

• St. Augustine, Florida in 1601

• Boston, Massachusetts in 1601

• St. Augustine, Florida in 1701

• Boston, Massachusetts in 1701

According to Irish lore, what animal did St. Patrick drive out of Ireland?

• Snakes

• Rats

• Pigeons

• Spiders

What do the three leaves of a shamrock symbolize on St. Patrick’s Day?

• Good luck

• Family, friendship, and marriage

• 1. The Holy Trinity (father, son, holy spirit)

• St. Patrick's birth, life, and death

1. Where was the real St. Patrick born?

• France

• Spain

• Ireland

• Britain

According to lore, how do leprechauns earn their gold?

• Farming potatoes

• Making shoes

• Finding a pot of gold

• Protecting the gold