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Where is St. Patrick from?
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The U.K.
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Ireland
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Italy
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Portugal
Explanation
While many might be tricked into thinking that St. Patrick was Irish, he wasn't. His parents were Roman, and he is speculated to have been born in either Scotland or Wales.
Legend has it that St. Patrick drove what animal out of Ireland?
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Snakes
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Lions
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Bears
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Alligators
Explanation
This is thought to be a legend since many scientists suggest that Ireland has never been home to snakes. Since snakes are a powerful statement in the Bible, this is thought to be a metaphor versus fact.
New York City is well-known for its St. Patrick's Day parade. When did it first happen?
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1762
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1901
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1825
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1987
Explanation
The St. Patrick's Day parade is a staple in New York City life. Taking place on 5th Avenue, the parade has been around for over 250 years.
Every year a major city dyes its river green to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. What city is it?
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Chicago
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New York City
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Washington
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D.C.
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Dublin,Since 1962, the city of Chicago has been dying the Chicago River green to celebrate the holiday.
What is the color associated with Saint Patrick?
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Blue
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Green
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Black
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Gold
Explanation
Trick question! While green is associated with the holiday because of the Irish, St. Patrick's official color was actually blue.
What is the name of the three-leafed plant associated with St. Patrick's Day?
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Shamrock
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Peace Lily
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Ficus
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Date Palm
Explanation
Four-leaf clovers are meant to bring good luck. The three-leaf plant, or Shamrock, is associated with St. Patrick and his holiday as a symbol for the Holy Trinity in Christianity.
Patrick was his priest's name. What was his real name?
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Maewyn
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Abhainn
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Lachlan
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Finlay
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Happy St. Maewyn Day! While he changed his name when he entered the priesthood, his official name was originally Maewyn Succat.
In what month is St. Patrick's Day celebrated?
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March
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January
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May
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June
Explanation
Every year St. Patrick's Day is celebrated around the world on March 17th.
What country is St. Patrick's Day often linked to?
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Ireland
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Germany
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The United States
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Sweden
Explanation
St. Patrick's Day officially began as a religious holiday to celebrate the saint but soon became tied to Ireland's independence movement which took place in the 1700s.
March 17th was chosen as St. Patrick's Day to commemorate what?
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His death
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His birth
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His entrance into Ireland
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His famous address to the people of Ireland
Explanation
Why do we celebrate it on March 17th? Well, the holiday was chosen to commemorate St. Patrick's death which took place on March 17th in 461 AD.
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