St. Patrick's Day Fun Facts (Teens)

What is the main reason people celebrate St. Patrick's Day?

• To honor the arrival of Christianity in Ireland

• To celebrate the end of winter

• To commemorate the Irish independence

• To mark the beginning of spring

St. Patrick's Day is on

• March 18th

• March 17th

• March 16th

• March 15th

What is a popular costume that you see on St. Patrick's Day?

• an angel costume

• a witch costume

• a leprechaun costume

• an Easter bunny costume

If you find a leprechaun, he has to tell you where

• he lives

• his pot of gold is

• you can find the best Irish food

• to go for the best parade

A _______ is the symbol of Ireland.

• rainbow

• clover

• shamrock

• leprechaun

If you find a clover with four leaves, consider yourself

• lucky, very lucky

• smart

• wealthy

• a leprechaun

St. Patrick's Day is not celebrated in Ireland.

• True

• False

What color should you wear on St. Patrick's Day?

• blue

• green

• yellow

• red

Why should you wear green on St. Patrick's Day?

• It's the leprechaun's favourite colour.

• You will get one million dollars.

• It's the color of a shamrock.

• You will be invisible to leprechauns and they won't pinch you.

Which of the following foods is NOT a traditional Irish dish?

• Shepherd's Pie

• Corned Beef and Cabbage

• Irish Soda Bread

• Hamburguer and french fries