| 1. Who was Saint Patrick? |
His first name was Maewyn, he was a pagan in Ireland, |
| 2. What did he do? Why do people care? |
He was sold into slavery for 6 years. During that time he found faith in God, when he escaped he went and studied under St. Germaine. He devoted his life to converting Pagans in Ireland to Christians. ("driving the snakes from Ireland"). He died on March 17th, 641 A.D., I think? |
| 3. Do you observe the day religiously? |
Yes |
| 4. Does your city dye its rivers green? |
Nope, although it does have somewhat of a green tent to it all the time. |
| 5. Do you usually party on St. Patrick's day? |
I'm Irish what do you think! |
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| 6. If you aren't wearing green on St. Patrick's day, what do people traditionally do to you? |
You get pinched |
| 7. When was the first St. Patrick's Day celebration in the U.S.? |
hmm, early 1900's maybe |
| 8. In what countries is it a public holiday? |
Ireland |
| 9. Is it a public holiday in your country? |
No |
| 10. Do you think it should be? |
Yes |
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| 11. What are the 3 St. Patrick's Day colors? |
Green, Orange, White |
| 12. Do you eat anything green? |
yes, veggies |
| 13. Do you drink anything green? |
only if it's beer |
| 14. What does Ireland make you think of? |
Beautiful green hills, U2, four leaf clovers, etc |
| 15. Do you know anything else about Ireland? |
Dublin is the capital, English is there official language |
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| 16. What kind of music is appropriate for Saint Patty's day? |
celtic |
| 17. Any family traditions? |
eat potatoes and drink beer |
| 18. Do you like Saint Patty's Day? |
of course |
| 19. Have you ever been to a huge parade or celebration of it? |
no |
| 20. Have you ever seen a leprachaun? |
I can't answer that |
| 21. Do you get Saint Patty's Day emblems drawn on your face? |
no |
| 22. Do you know what a shamrock is? |
yes, 3 leaf clover |
| 23. What does it represent? |
The badge of Ireland |
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