History of St. Patrick
Where was Saint Patrick born?
Britain
What color is most associated with St. Patrick’s Day?
Green
What is the capital of Ireland?
Dublin
What country other than Ireland has the largest St. Patrick’s Day parade?
USA
What is the traditional color associated with Saint Patrick before green?
Blue
What country did Saint Patrick bring Christianity to?
Ireland
What small mythical creature is often linked to this holiday?
Leprechaun
What’s the name of Ireland’s traditional dance?
Irish stepdance
What is the nickname for Montreal’s St. Patrick’s Day mascot?
Saint Patrick’s Snake
What do people say is at the end of a rainbow?
A pot of gold
What type of plant did Saint Patrick use to explain the Holy Trinity?
Shamrock
What do people get if they don’t wear green on St. Patrick’s Day?
Pinched
What instrument is commonly used in Irish music?
Fiddle
What European city holds a famous St. Patrick’s Day festival despite not being Irish?
London
What was Saint Patrick’s real name?
Maewyn Succat
In what century did Saint Patrick live?
5th century
What’s traditionally dyed green in Chicago on St. Patrick’s Day?
The Chicago River
What famous Irish beverage is popular on St. Patrick’s Day?
Guiness beer
What country lights up the Sydney Opera House in green to celebrate?
Australia
What does the word "leprechaun" mean in Irish?
Little body
What is the name of the book that contains Saint Patrick’s Confession?
The Book of Armagh
What do Irish people traditionally eat on St. Patrick’s Day?
Cornes beef
What does "Sláinte" mean in Irish?
Cheers
What Caribbean island has one of the world's longest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations?
Montserrat
How many people worldwide claim Irish ancestry?
Over 70 million