St. Patrick's Day

1. Who is St. Patrick? Is he a real or fictional character?

2. Why was he important for Ireland and Irish people?

3. What is the legend about him? Is it true?

4. Why do people celebrate St. Patrick's Day? How do they celebrate it?

5. What is the color of St. Patrick's Day? Why? 

6. What is a "leprechaun"?

7. Why are rainbows and shamrock associated with St. Patrick's Day? (Also learn the difference between a shamrock and a four-leaf clover.)

8. Why do people wear green on this day?

9. What is the traditional food and drink in Ireland and in the US for this day?