St. Patrick's Day Questionnaire

Where was Saint Patrick born?

Can you guess?

• Scotland

• Britain

• Ireland

• Wales

Answer explanation

Saint Patrick was born in Britain, not in Ireland, Scotland, or Wales.

What did Saint Patrick use to illustrate the concept of the Holy Trinity?

• Shamrock

• Daisy

• Rose

• Four-leaf clover

Answer explanation

Saint Patrick used a Shamrock to illustrate the concept of the Holy Trinity, as each leaf represented a part of the Trinity - the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

Which popular myth about Saint Patrick driving snakes from Ireland is actually false?

• Patrick used Shamrock to scare away snakes

• The story represented the eradication of paganism

• Snakes relocated to Britain

• Ireland was never home to snakes

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Snakes relocated to Britain' as the popular myth about Saint Patrick driving snakes from Ireland is false. There were never snakes in Ireland to begin with.

When did the tradition of celebrating Saint Patrick's Day with parades begin?

• In the 17th century

• In the 18th century

• In the 1760s

• In the 1840s

Answer explanation

The tradition of celebrating Saint Patrick's Day with parades began in the 1760s, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

What accessory did people in 18th century Ireland wear on March 17 to show off their Irish Christian pride?

• Green hats

• White gloves

• Red scarves

• Shamrocks

Answer explanation

In 18th century Ireland, people wore shamrocks on March 17 to show off their Irish Christian pride, not green hats, white gloves, or red scarves.

Where did the tradition of celebrating Saint Patrick's Day with parades begin?

• Ireland

• Britain

• France

• America

Answer explanation

The tradition of celebrating Saint Patrick's Day with parades began in America, making it the correct choice.