Ireland
What are the 3 colors on the Irish flag?
Green, orange, white
This could happen if you don't wear green, and a person wearing green sees you
They can pinch you
In Ireland, what does the color green stand for?
A) Love
B) Hope
C) Money
B) Hope
True or False: St. Patrick was born in Ireland
False. He was born in Great Britain.
This plant has become the symbol of Saint Patrick's Day
Shamrock
What is the currency they use in Ireland called?
Euro
What is the most popular beer to celebrate St. Patrick's Day?
Guinness
What is traditional Irish dancing called?
Jig
As 16 years old Patrick was prisoned and transported by Irish raiders to Ireland and became: a) shepherd b) priest c) pirate
a) shepherd
Name 2 objects that are considered lucky
Horse Shoe, Clover, Ladybugs, Heads Up Penny, Rabbits foot, finding a penny
What is the capital of Ireland?
Dublin
This city dyes its river green for St. Patricks day
Chicago
Name 2 vegetables eaten with meat on St. Patrick's Day.
Potatoes, carrots, cabbage
How many years did Patrick spend in captivity as a slave?
A) 10 years
B) 6 years
C) 5 years
B) 6 years
According to folklore, what is a leprechaun's occupation?
Shoemaker
What is the other language spoken in Ireland besides English?
Gaelic
This US city has the largest St. Patrick's day parade in the world
New York
What do you need to do with Blarney Stone?
Kiss it
What is the animal that Saint Patrick drove out of Ireland according to legend? Is the legend true?
Snakes. It's false, it's too cold in Ireland for snakes
According to legend, if you catch a leprechaun, what will happen?
He will grant you 3 wishes OR
You get his gold
What body of water is Ireland in?
Atlantic Ocean
In the United States, there is a common saying on St. Patrick's Day: "Everyone is _______ on St. Patrick's Day!"
Irish
What was the original color of St. Patrick's Day?
Blue
What religion did St. Patrick teach the Irish people?
Catholicity
What does the shamrock represent?
Holy Trinity - Jesus, God and Holy Spirit