Ireland
Irish Culture and Traditions
St. Patrick
St. Patrick's Day Around the World
St Patrick's Day Symbols
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Name the 3 colors on the Irish flag.
100
What mythological creature is a part of St. Patrick's Day folklore and Irish culture?
Leprechaun
100
Who is St. Patrick?
Patron saint of Ireland
100
What landmark in Australia is lit up green for St. Patrick's Day celebrations?
The Sydney Opera House
100
What is the color for St. Patrick's Day?
Green
100
What cereal has a leperchaun on it?
Lucky charms 
100
Name 1 symbol of luck (excluding Shamrock)?
Horseshoe, Wishbone, Heads-Up Penny, Ladybugs, etc.
200
What does the phrase "Erin go Bragh" mean?
Ireland Forever
200
What is a popular meal to eat on St. Patrick's day?
A) Chicken and boiled potatoes
B) Corned beef and cabbage
C) Turkey with peas
B) Corned beef and cabbage
200
What was St. Patrick’s birth name?
A) Patrick Walsh
B) Paddy O’Leary
C) Sean Fitzpatrick
D) Maewyn Succat
D) Maewyn Succat
200
Which U.S. city hosts the largest St. Patrick’s Day parade in the world?
New York City
200
Which type of flower is a symbol of St. Patrick's Day and is often worn by people to celebrate?
A Shamrock
200
What lies at the end of the rainbow?
A pot of gold!
200
Why is Ireland is known as the Emerald Isle?
Because of how green it is
300
Most people in Ireland speak English, but there is an Irish language. What is it called?
A) Gaelic
C) Celtic
D) Welsh
A) Gaelic
300
While it is not exclusively a St. Patrick's Day dance, it has become a central part of the festivities, particularly in parades and performances during the holiday.
Irish stepdance
300
What country is St. Patrick originally from?
Britain (specifically Roman Britain)
300
Which U.S. city dyes their river green on the Saturday before St Patrick's Day?
A) Boston
B) Pittsburgh
C) Chicago
Chicago
300
According to Irish folklore, if you catch a leprechaun, what will happen?
In Irish folklore, if you capture a leprechaun, he may offer you 3 wishes or lead you to his pot of gold, but this comes with a warning. Leprechauns are known to use clever tricks and deceit to escape without granting any rewards.
300
This item, featuring a green color and minty flavor, is offered by McDonald's for a limited time each year in support of St. Patrick's Day.
The Shamrock Shake
300
According to folklore, what is a leprechaun's occupation?
A) Shoemaker
B) Banker
C) Farmer
According to folklore, a leprechaun is a shoemaker. They are often depicted as small, mischievous elves who make and repair shoes.
400
What is the national sport of Ireland, often played with a stick and ball?
A) Rugby
B) Gaelic Football
C) Hurling
D) Cricket
C) Hurling
400
What traditional Irish beverage is especially popular on St. Patrick’s Day?
Guinness (a stout beer)
400
St. Patrick is famously said to have driven what animal out of Ireland?
Snakes
400
In which Canadian city hosts the largest St. Patrick’s Day parade in Canada?
Montreal
400
In Ireland, what does the color green stand for?
A) Shamrock
B) Hope
C) Money
Hope
400
What happens if someone who is Irish does not wear green on St Patrick's day?
Bad luck
400
What song is considered the national anthem of Northern Ireland and is one of the most popular St. Patrick"s Day songs?
A) Danny Boy
B) The Saints go marching in
Danny Boy
500
What is the name of the Irish national emblem, often seen on the country’s flag and coins?
A) Harp
B) Claddagh
C) Celtic Cross
A) Harp
500
What is the name of the Irish holiday celebrated on the first Monday in June, which honors Irish heritage?
The Irish National Day (or Lá Fhéile Pádraig in Irish)
500
How old was St. Patrick when he was captured and brought to Ireland as a slave?
A) 14 yrs old
B) 16 yrs old
C) 18 yrs old
B) 16 yrs old
500
Which Caribbean island celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with a cultural mix of Irish and Afro-Caribbean influences, known as “The Day of Saint Patrick”?
A) Jamaica
B) Cuba
C) Montserrat
D) Dominican Republic
C) Montserrat
500
Which Irish symbol, a traditional ring, is associated with love, loyalty, and friendship?
A) Celtic Knot
B) Claddagh
C) Harp
D) Shamrock
B) Claddagh
The Claddagh is a traditional Irish symbol that represents love, loyalty, and friendship. It originates from the village of Claddagh. The symbol consists of a pair of hands (representing friendship), a heart (representing love), and a crown (representing loyalty).
500
What iconic structure turns green to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day in England?
A) The London Eye
B) Buckingham Palace
C) St. Pancras Hotel
The London Eye
500
What color was originally associated with St. Patrick’s Day before green became the popular choice?
Blue