St Patrick's Day

St. Patrick died on

• March 17th

• May 17th

• March 27th

What is the MAIN color for st. Patrick's day?

• Blue

• Orange

• Pink

• Green

What is the food Americans eat on St. Patrick's Day?

• Green eggs and ham

• Corned beef and cabbage

• Irish Stew

• potatoes

Who were some of the first people to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in the American colonies?

• Native Americans

• Pilgrims

• Quakers

• Irish soldiers

St. Patrick's Day occurs every year on

• May 17

• March 17

• May 15

• April 15

People celebrate St. Patrick's Day by wearing something

• red

• yellow

• blue

• green

Why do we say that " everyone is Irish" on St. Patrick's Day?

• We say everyone is Irish because St. Patrick's Day originated in the United States.

• We say everyone is Irish because St. Patrick's Day originated in South America.

• St. Patrick's Day originated in Ireland; it started out as an Irish feast day. We cay everyone is Irish because St. Patrick's Day has become a secular holiday celebrated by everyone.

• none of the above

Why did President Truman probably attend the New York City St. Patrick's Day parade in 1948?

• The St. Patrick's Day parade became a political symbol and prominent politicians wanted to be seen in attendance.

• The St. Patrick's Day parade was so much fun, President Truman wanted to join in the festivities.

• The St. Patrick's Day parade was only for politicians.

• none of the above

St. Patrick is the patron saint of

• Gaelic

• United States

• Ireland

• New York City

When is St. Patrick's Day celebrated?

• March 1st

• March 10th

• March 17th

• March 21st