| 1. Who was Saint Patrick? |
A bishop who went to Ireland to spread the word of Christ and convert the Irish from pagans to Christianity |
| 2. What did he do? Why do people care? |
He spread the word of Christ! That's reason to care! |
| 3. Do you observe the day religiously? |
Not really but I try to wear green |
| 4. Does your city dye its rivers green? |
No but that would be cool....Although Lake Wylie probably does a good job being green on it's own |
| 5. Do you usually party on St. Patrick's day? |
No |
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| 6. If you aren't wearing green on St. Patrick's day, what do people traditionally do to you? |
pinch me |
| 7. When was the first St. Patrick's Day celebration in the U.S.? |
Oh man....like 1920's |
| 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? |
doesn't matter |
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| 11. What are the 3 St. Patrick's Day colors? |
green, gold, and black |
| 12. Do you eat anything green? |
yes |
| 13. Do you drink anything green? |
not normally |
| 14. What does Ireland make you think of? |
shamrocks |
| 15. Do you know anything else about Ireland? |
It's really green and has no snakes (another legend of St. Patrick) |
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| 16. What kind of music is appropriate for Saint Patty's day? |
Irish jigs |
| 17. Any family traditions? |
no |
| 18. Do you like Saint Patty's Day? |
Sure |
| 19. Have you ever been to a huge parade or celebration of it? |
no |
| 20. Have you ever seen a leprachaun? |
no |
| 21. Do you get Saint Patty's Day emblems drawn on your face? |
no |
| 22. Do you know what a shamrock is? |
yes, the three-leaf Clover like plant that St. Patrick used to explain the Trinity- the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit |
| 23. What does it represent? |
lol....the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit |
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