St. Patrick's Day Quiz

When is St. Patrick’s Day celebrated?

• March 17th

• April 1st

• December 25th

What unique tradition happens in Chicago for St. Patrick’s Day?

• The river is dyed green.

• Fireworks are displayed.

• A giant cake is baked.

What type of music is enjoyed during St. Patrick’s Day celebrations?

• Irish folk songs

• Jazz

• Classical

What is a common food eaten on St. Patrick’s Day?

• Corned beef and cabbage

• Pizza

• Sushi

What makes you invisible to leprechauns according to legend?

• Wearing green

• Wearing red

• Wearing blue

Why is the Chicago River dyed green on St. Patrick’s Day?

• To attract tourists to the city.

• To represent the color of leprechaun gold.

• To celebrate Irish heritage in a unique way.

• To turn it into a giant pot of gold.

What is one reason people believe wearing green is important on St. Patrick’s Day?

• It is St. Patrick’s favorite color.

• It keeps people safe from leprechauns who like to pinch.

• It helps people find four-leaf clovers.

• It makes them lucky for the rest of the year.

How has St. Patrick’s Day changed from its original purpose?

• It started as a religious holiday but is now a cultural celebration.

• It was originally only for people in Ireland.

• It was first celebrated with fireworks.

• It used to be about finding gold at the end of a rainbow.

Why do restaurants and bakeries sell green-colored food on St. Patrick’s Day?

• To make the food look like real shamrocks.

• To match the holiday’s theme and celebrate Irish pride.

• Because St. Patrick only ate green food.

• To attract leprechauns to their stores.

If you could create a new tradition for St. Patrick’s Day in the U.S., what would it be and why?

• I would organize a national treasure hunt for hidden gold coins to make the holiday more interactive.

• I would change the color theme from green to rainbow to include all colors.

• I would remove the holiday from the calendar because it is not needed.

• I would make it a rule that only people of Irish descent can celebrate.