Ireland
In what country was St. Patrick's Day started?
Ireland
What shape is a common symbol for St. Patrick's Day?
The shamrock
What lies at the end of a rainbow?
A pot of gold
What city dyes their river green on the Saturday before St. Patrick's Day?
Chicago
True or false
Was St. Patrick actually Irish?
FALSE: St. Patrick was born in Britain
What is the capital of Ireland?
Dublin
What is the famous color worn and decorated with for St. Patrick's Day?
Green
Name 1 symbol of luck
Horseshoe
Clover
Wishbone
Ladybug
What happens if someone who is Irish does not wear green on St. Patrick's Day?
They get bad luck OR get pinched
Name the 3 color's on the Irish flag
1. Green
2. White
3. Orange
On what day is St. Patrick's Day celebrated?
March 17th
How many leaves does a shamrock have?
Three
Which city has the largest St. Patrick's Day parade in the world?
New York City
What religion did St. Patrick teach the Irish people?
Christianity
What language is spoken in Ireland other than English?
Gaelic
What animal did St. Patrick supposedly drive out of Ireland?
Snake
According to legend, if you catch a leprechaun, what will happen?
He will grant you 3 wishes OR you get his pot of gold
What is the most popular beer to celebrate St. Patrick's Day
Guinness
Hope
What is Ireland known as?
The Emerald Isle
In Ireland, what does the color green stand for?
A) Love
B) Hope
c) Money
B) Hope
According to folklore, what is a leprechaun's occupation?
A) Shoemaker
B) Banker
C) Farmer
A) Shoemaker
What major Catholic holiday does St. Patrick's Dat occur during?
Lent
How did St. Patrick arrive in Ireland?
He was kidnapped by Irish pirates and sold as a slave