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St. Patrick's Day CHALLENGE

Last updated almost 2 years ago
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Read the Newsela articles to learn about the history, customs, and traditions of St. Patrick's Day.

Newsela resources:
  • St. Patrick’s Day Traditions
  • Who really was St. Patrick?
  • The History of St. Patrick's Day
  • St. Patrick's Day (video)

🟢 St. Patrick's Day Flashcards
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Who was St. Patrick?

(Photo: Nheyob/Wikimedia Commons)

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St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on March 17th every year.


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St. Patrick is credited with using a _______ to explain the concept of the Holy Trinity to the Irish people.


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Match the following Irish symbols with their meanings:

Draggable itemCorresponding Item
Shamrock

A three-leafed plant associated with St. Patrick
Pot of Gold
Said to guard a hidden treasure at the end of the rainbow
Celtic Cross
Represents luck and good fortune
Leprechaun
Symbol of Christianity in Ireland
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What is the significance of wearing green on St. Patrick's Day?
(Photo: Matthias Cooper/Pexels)

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Which city famously dyes its river green to celebrate St. Patrick's Day?
(Photo: sam99929/Pixabay)

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When was the first St. Patrick's Day celebrated?

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The first St. Patrick's Day parade took place in Ireland.
(Photo: Charles McQuillan / Stringer/Getty Images)

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St. Patrick's Day celebrates the anniversary of what event?

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Match the following St. Patrick's Day traditions with their descriptions.

Draggable itemCorresponding Item
Leprechaun Traps
(Photo: Olya Detry/Shutterstock)
Traditional Irish meal often eaten on St. Patrick's Day
Irish Dancing
(Photo: DarkBird/Shutterstock)
A traditional Irish dance characterized by rapid leg and foot movements
Corned Beef and Cabbage
(Photo: Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock)
Festive processions featuring music, dancing, and floats
Parades
(Photo: 12019/Pixabay)
Children build these to catch a mythical creature associated with Ireland.