Exploring The History And Rich Traditions Of St. Patrick's Day

When is Saint Patrick's Day celebrated?

• April 1

• July 4

• December 25

• March 17

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What was St. Patrick's original name?

• Maewyn Succat

• Patrick O'Reilly

• Liam O'Connor

• Sean Murphy

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In what year did St. Patrick return to Ireland to convert its population to Christianity?

• 387 AD

• 461 AD

• 432 AD

• 500 AD

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What is NOT a symbol associated with St. Patrick's Day?

• Shamrocks

• Easter Bunny

• Leprechauns

• Green color

What was the original color associated with the Order of St. Patrick?

• Red

• Green

• Blue

• Yellow

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Where did the St. Patrick's Day parade tradition begin?

• Boston, Massachusetts

• London, England

• Dublin, Ireland

• New York City

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What does wearing green supposedly make you invisible to?

• Fairies

• Leprechauns

• Snakes

• Ghosts

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What is the traditional meal of choice on St. Patrick's Day in America?

• Bacon or lamb

• Fish and chips

• Shepherd's pie

• Corned beef and cabbage

What year did the Church establish a Feast Day in honor of St. Patrick?

• 1631

• 1762

• 432 AD

• 1780

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What did St. Patrick reportedly use to explain the Holy Trinity to the Irish?

• Rivers

• Stars

• Shamrocks

• Rainbows

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