KIDS QUIZ
NATIONAL HOLIDAYS
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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17 March
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1 May
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5 November
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Saint Patrick’s Day. Today is St. Patrick’s Day, an Irish and Irish-American holiday commemorating the death, as legend has it, of Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, on March 17, circa 492. It is also the occasion, in many American cities, for celebrating Irish heritage with a parade.
Detailed explanation-2: -History of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in America took place in Boston in 1737, when a group of Irish Protestants gathered to honor their homeland’s saint, a 5th century Christian missionary who died on March 17, 461, according to some claims.
Detailed explanation-3: -It’s Red Nose Day, World Sleep Day, Saint Patrick’s Day, National Corned Beef and Cabbage Day, Universal Women’s Week… and much more!
Detailed explanation-4: -After 40 years of living in poverty, teaching, traveling and working tirelessly, Patrick died on March 17, 461 in Saul, where he had built his first church. Since that time, countless legends have grown up around Patrick.
Detailed explanation-5: -On March 17th National Corned Beef and Cabbage Day coincide with St. Patrick’s Day in the United States.