| 1. Who was Saint Patrick? |
I'm pretty sure he's the guy that drove the snakes out of Ireland. |
| 2. What did he do? Why do people care? |
He drove snakes out of Ireland.... snakes are gross, that's why people cared. |
| 3. Do you observe the day religiously? |
No |
| 4. Does your city dye its rivers green? |
No |
| 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 you |
| 7. When was the first St. Patrick's Day celebration in the U.S.? |
I have no clue, probably right after the Irish started to come in, but it wasn't celebrated nationally until people got over their ethnic discrimination. |
| 8. In what countries is it a public holiday? |
Um, I would assume Ireland, USA, UK.... |
| 9. Is it a public holiday in your country? |
If my assumption is correct. |
| 10. Do you think it should be? |
Sure why not. |
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| 11. What are the 3 St. Patrick's Day colors? |
Green, White and Orange... like the Irish flag. |
| 12. Do you eat anything green? |
Yes |
| 13. Do you drink anything green? |
No... but people do dye the beer here, so that may change. |
| 14. What does Ireland make you think of? |
Castles |
| 15. Do you know anything else about Ireland? |
I know that my family has Irish roots. I know that Ireland is a beautiful country. And I know that there's more to it than what gets seen in pictures. |
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| 16. What kind of music is appropriate for Saint Patty's day? |
Flogging Molly and Dropkick Murphys |
| 17. Any family traditions? |
Just to wear green. |
| 18. Do you like Saint Patty's Day? |
Yes |
| 19. Have you ever been to a huge parade or celebration of it? |
Yes |
| 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? |
It's a plant that can sometimes be lucky. |
| 23. What does it represent? |
Some think it represents the trinity. |
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