1. When is St Patrick’s Day?
It falls on the 17th of March.
2. Why is this day celebrated as St Patrick’s Day?
Because St. Patrick died these day.
3. Where is it celebrated?
In Ireland and all around the world.
4. When was St Patrick born?
In the fourth century.
5. What happened to St Patrick at the age of 16?
He was kidnapped and sold as a slave at this age by Irish marauders.
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?
Shamrocks are three-leaved clovers found growing in patches on grass.
8. What use did St Patrick make of the shamrock?
You are thought to be lucky if you find a four-leaved clover, so do keep it if you ever come across one.
9. What is a leprechaun?
Leprechauns are little Irish fairies, and they are thought to work as shoe-makers for other fairies.
10.What should you do if you meet a leprechaun?
The Irish say that 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?
The world famous Blarney Stone is on the top story of the Blarney's Castle. 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?
Yes, he is well-known for driving the snakes out of Ireland, although many people dispute how true this is.
14.What should you wear on St Patrick’s Day?
They wear 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?
They put green food colouring into their beers and traditional Irish Guinness Stout is a sell out in all Irish pubs
