5 QUESTIONS
TIMER: 60 SECONDS PER QUESTION
March 17 is which of the following?
St. Patrick’s Day is always held on March 17, and this is the date of the death of St. Patrick. St. Patrick is believed to have died March 17, around 460 C.E.
St. Patrick’s Day is always held on March 17, and this is the date of the death of St. Patrick. St. Patrick is believed to have died March 17, around 460 C.E.
True or False: St. Patrick was born in Ireland.
It's believed St. Patrick was born in Britain. He was kidnapped as a teenager and sent to Ireland. He escaped Britain in his 20s, but returned to Ireland later in life for missionary work.
It's believed St. Patrick was born in Britain. He was kidnapped as a teenager and sent to Ireland. He escaped Britain in his 20s, but returned to Ireland later in life for missionary work.
What is St. Patrick known for doing in Irish lore?
St. Patrick’s life is surrounded by lore, and one popular tale is that he drove all the snakes out of Ireland. But researchers note that it’s unlikely snakes ever existed in Ireland to begin with.
St. Patrick’s life is surrounded by lore, and one popular tale is that he drove all the snakes out of Ireland. But researchers note that it’s unlikely snakes ever existed in Ireland to begin with.
Where does the St. Patrick’s Day tradition of parades originate?
The first St. Patrick’s Day parade is said to have taken place in Boston in 1737. Some research shows evidence of a parade in Florida in the 1600s, but either way, the parades originated in the U.S.
The first St. Patrick’s Day parade is said to have taken place in Boston in 1737. Some research shows evidence of a parade in Florida in the 1600s, but either way, the parades originated in the U.S.
What color was initially connected to St. Patrick?
St. Patrick was associated with blue for centuries. During the 1798 Irish Rebellion, the Irish chose to wear green, which helped associate the holiday and the country to this color instead of blue.
St. Patrick was associated with blue for centuries. During the 1798 Irish Rebellion, the Irish chose to wear green, which helped associate the holiday and the country to this color instead of blue.
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