1. When is St Patrick’s Day?
17th march
2. Why is this day celebrated as St Patrick’s Day?
Because he died on 17th March
3. Where is it celebrated?
Is celebrated not only in Ireland but all around the world
4. When was St Patrick born?
He was born in the fourth century
5. What happened to St Patrick at the age of 16?
He thought of himself as a pagan.
6. What did the saint see as his ‘calling’?
He was to try and convert all the pagans in Ireland to Christianity.
7. What is a shamrock?
Are three-leaved clovers found growing in patches on grass.
8. What use did St Patrick make of the shamrock?
The shamrock are lucky, if you find a four-leaved clover.
9. What is a leprechaun?
Are little Irish fairies.
10.What should you do if you meet a leprechaun?
If a leprechaun is caught by a human, he will reveal where he hides his pot of gold.
11.Where is the blarney stone and what is special about it?
Is situated northwest of the Irish city of Cork and the world famous Blarney Stone is on the top story. It is said that if one kisses this stone, one will be given the gift of eloquence, meaning to have beautiful speaking abilities.
12.What does the word ‘blarney’ mean today?
The word blarney means the ability to influence and coax with fair words and soft speech without offending.
13.Did St Patrick drive all the snakes out of Ireland?
He is well-known for driving the snakes out of Ireland,but many people dispute how true this is
14.What should you wear on St Patrick’s Day?
They should wearing green clothes
15.What do children do on St Patrick’s Day?
Children in Ireland have a tradition of pinching their friends who don’t wear green on this day!
16.What do people traditionally eat on St Patrick’s Day?
Bacon and cabbage is what most people have on this day. Another popular dish is Irish soda bread and potato pancakes.
17.What do pub owners do on St Patrick’s Day?
Irish pub owners go crazy on this day, putting green food colouring into their beers and traditional Irish Guinness Stout is a sell out in all Irish pubs! People also drink lots of Irish coffee, which is made with warm whiskey, sugar, coffee and topped off with cream.
