St. Patrick
“Drowning the shamrock” has this significance to Irish alcohol consumers.
Signifies the last drink of the day.
These tiny, mischievous, green-dressed little imps are cobblers by trade.
Leprechauns
The three colors of the Irish flag are:
Green (Emerald Isle)
White (peace…between countries)
Orange (British people)
The name of this duo-beer concoction refers to the color of English military uniforms.
Black & Tan
In 1737, the first U.S. St. Patrick's Day celebration took place in this east coast city.
Boston
Ages old customary Irish music is referred to as this.
Trad
In Celtic culture, this being represents rebirth and the relationship between nature and man.
The Green Man
This musical instrument symbol has been associated with Irish flags since the 1640s and Guiness beer since 1759.
Irish Harp
This type of bread is known for its simplicity and is attributed to Ireland, although it’s a variation of Native ash bread.
Soda bread
This will happen to you If you don't wear green on St. Patrick's Day.
Pinched
Kissing this will supposedly give you the gift of gab.
Blarney Stone
At a rainbow’s end, you will find this stash of leprechaun gold coins.
Pot of gold
St. Patrick used this 3-leaf clover to teach pagans the Christian holy trinity concept.
Shamrock
This meat is the centerpiece of traditional Irish Stew.
Lamb
Which U.S. city hosts the world’s largest St. Patrick’s Day?
New York
The Irish Goodbye is considered rude in the U.S.
Leaving without saying good-bye
This number is integral to Irish cultures and traditions and is considered to be “magical.”
Three
(trinity, shamrock, Awen, nature)
The heart, crown and clasped hands on this ring represent love, loyalty & friendship.
Claddagh
These two ingredients comprise an Irish coffee.
Coffee and whisky
This is the reason that St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated on March 17th.
Date of St. Patrick’s death
Failing to do this will earn you “persona non grata” status at any/every pub.
Not buying your round of drinks
Currently symbolic of metamorphosis, Ireland sees these winged creatures as moving between worlds to bring messages and warnings.
Butterflies
This symbol, introduced by St. Patrick, was used to help convert pagans to Christianity.
Celtic Cross
The Irish are said to have brought this breakfast item to America.
Oatmeal