Saint Patrick
True or False
Patrick, Ireland's patron saint for which the holiday is named, is Irish.
False. He was born in Roman Britain.
What is the population of Ireland approximately?
A) 3 million
B) 6 million
C) 5 million
D) 4 million
C: About 5 million people (Republic of Ireland)
When did Chicago first start dying their river green for St Paddy’s Day?
A) 1962
B) 1971
C) 1968
D) 1956
A) 1962
What traditional green clothing item do leprechauns wear on their heads?
A top hat (or sometimes a cocked hat)
True or False: The Shamrock Is the Official Symbol of Ireland?
False. The official symbol is actually the Irish harp!
What is Saint Patrick famed for ridding Ireland of?
Snakes
What do Irish people call their traditional language?
Gaelic (or Irish)
Approximately how many pints of Guinness are sold around the world on St Paddy’s Day?
A) 18 Million
B) 10 million
C) 22 million
D) 13 million
D) 13 million
How do leprechauns earn their gold?
Making and mending shoes.
What are the chances of finding a 4-leaf clover?
A) 1/100
b) 1/1,000
C) 1/10,000
D) 1/100,000
C) 1/10,000
How old was St Patrick when he was kidnapped and taken to Ireland as a slave?
A) 12 yrs old
B) 16 yrs old
C) 13 yrs old
D) 9 yrs old
B: 16 years old
The flag of Ireland is white, green and what color?
Orange
NYC’s St. Patrick’s Day parade has been happening since 1762 and is one of the world’s largest. About how many marchers does it typically have?
Around 250,000 marchers
According to myth, when is the best time to sneak up on a leprechaun?
When he's tying his shoes
Legend says that each leaf of the shamrock represents faith, hope, luck and what?
Love
Why is St. Patrick’s Day celebrated on March 17?
It’s the day Saint Patrick died in 461 CE.
What is another name for Ireland?
The Emerald Isle
How many pounds of green vegetable dye are now used to turn the Chicago River green? (within 2 lbs.)
40 pounds
What phrase do people say to wish others well on St Patrick’s Day?
Top of the morning!
Forget the four-leaf clover, according to the Guinness Book of World Records, what was the highest number of leaves ever recorded on a clover stem? (within 4-leaf)
63
In which century is St Patrick believed to have lived and worked in Ireland?
5th century
In what year did St Patrick’s Day become an official public holiday in Ireland?
1903
Why do people wear green on St Patrick's Day?
Green represents Ireland, Irish nationalism, and the shamrock. Tradition says wearing green makes you invisible to leprechauns who pinch anyone they can see
What is the name of the famous Leprechaun who was featured on cereal boxes?
Lucky
What did St Patrick use the shamrock to teach?
The concept of the Holy Trinity (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit as one)