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St Patrick's Day quiz

#1 Post by Bunnylump » Sun Mar 17, 2013 1:01 pm

OK this was shamelessly ripped off but thought you might like it.
• Which event does St Patrick’s day commemorate?

• Where was St. Patrick born?

• What does the shamrock signify on St Patrick’s Day?

• Where does Blarney Stone come from?

• Which is regarded as the most famous of all churches dedicated to St. Patrick?

• In Ireland, what does the colour green stand for?

• What colours are on the Irish flag?

• What was St. Patrick's calling?

• What is a shillelagh?

• According to legend, what should you never do if you catch a leprechaun?

• What profession does the leprechaun supposedly practice?

• What is cured by kissing The Blarney Stone?

• What does "Erin Go Braugh"mean?

• How long did St Patrick's mission in Ireland last?

• What happens if you don't wear green on St. Patrick's Day?
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Re: St Patrick's Day quiz

#2 Post by Bunnylump » Sun Mar 17, 2013 11:40 pm

I'm sort of wishing I hadn't given my son the answer to the wearing green question... :lol:
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Re: St Patrick's Day quiz

#3 Post by Laura » Mon Mar 18, 2013 6:55 am

I think I can answer one! However, I'm not Irish, I don't actually know anyone Irish, and I've never celebrated St Patrick's day in any way, shape or form, so that's my excuse for my total lack of knowledge. :roll:

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Re: St Patrick's Day quiz

#4 Post by LAT » Mon Mar 18, 2013 1:34 pm

Bunnylump wrote:I'm sort of wishing I hadn't given my son the answer to the wearing green question... :lol:
I suppose you weren't wearing green? :lol:

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Re: St Patrick's Day quiz

#5 Post by Bunnylump » Mon Mar 18, 2013 8:15 pm

:lol: Exactly!!

The answers were...

• Which event does St Patrick’s day commemorate?
The death of Saint Patrick

• Where was St. Patrick born?
Cumbria

• What does the shamrock signify on St Patrick’s Day?
The number three

• Where does Blarney Stone come from?
A castle

• Which one is regarded as the most famous of all churches dedicated to St. Patrick?
St Patrick Cathedral, Dublin

• In Ireland, what does the colour green stand for?
Hope

• What colours are on the Irish flag?
Green, white, orange

• What was St. Patrick's calling?
Missionary

• What is a shillelagh?
A short oak club

• According to legend, what should you never do if you catch a leprechaun?
Take your eyes off him.

• What profession does the leprechaun supposedly practice?
Shoemaker

• What is cured by kissing The Blarney Stone?
Shyness

• What does "Erin Go Braugh"mean?
Ireland forever

• How long did St Patrick's mission in Ireland last?
30 years

• What happens if you don't wear green on St. Patrick's Day?
You get pinched.
You're only given a little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it.

“Tomorrow is always fresh, with no mistakes in it yet.”

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