The Story of St. Patrick’s Day
Questions:
5
Grade:
4
Words:
89
Every year on March 17th, we celebrate St. Patrick's Day. But who was St. Patrick and why do we celebrate him? St. Patrick was a bishop who lived in Ireland long ago. He is remembered for teaching the Irish people about Christianity. Today, St. Patrick's Day is a fun holiday full of parades, wearing green, and stories about leprechauns. But why these traditions? The color green, shamrocks, and leprechauns all symbolize Ireland, the place St. Patrick loved. And so, on St. Patrick's Day, we celebrate Irish culture and history.
Question 1
Who was St. Patrick?
A
A bishop in Ireland who taught about Christianity
Explanation. St. Patrick was a bishop who lived in Ireland long ago and is remembered for teaching the Irish people about Christianity.
B
A famous Irish dancer
C
The president of Ireland
D
A leprechaun who wore green
E
A saint from America
Question 2
What does the color green symbolize on St. Patrick's Day?
A
The Irish flag
Explanation. The color green, shamrocks, and leprechauns all symbolize Ireland, the place St. Patrick loved.
B
The British flag
C
The American flag
D
The leprechauns
E
The shamrocks
Question 3
What do we celebrate on St. Patrick's Day?
A
British culture
B
Irish culture and history
Explanation. On St. Patrick's Day, we celebrate Irish culture and history.
C
Leprechauns
D
Shamrocks
E
Wearing green
Question 4
Why do we wear green on St. Patrick's Day?
A
To celebrate British culture
B
Because it's a traditional Irish color
C
To symbolize shamrocks
D
To symbolize leprechauns
E
All of the above
Explanation. The color green, shamrocks, and leprechauns all symbolize Ireland and are thus associated with St. Patrick's Day.
Question 5
What is St. Patrick's Day full of?
A
Parades, wearing green, and stories about leprechauns
Explanation. St. Patrick's Day is a fun holiday full of parades, wearing green, and stories about leprechauns.
B
Celebrations of British culture
C
Fireworks and barbecues
D
Gift-giving and caroling
E
Masked balls and feasts
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