St. Patrick Himself
The reason St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on March 17th.
What is the anniversary of his death?
According to folklore, a pot of gold is hidden at the end of one of these.
What is a rainbow?
For many in the U.S., the St. Patrick's Day celebration isn't complete without families gathering to share this iconic holiday meal.
What is corned beef and cabbage?
This capital city is the heart of St. Patrick's Day celebrations in Ireland, hosting a festival that lasts for several days.
What is Dublin?
An estimated 13 million pints of this brew are consumed worldwide on St. Patrick's Day.
What is Guinness?
Though celebrated as an Irish icon, St. Patrick was born in this country.
What is (Roman) Britain?
It's a legend that St. Patrick drove these animals out of Ireland.
What are snakes?
This iconic stringed instrument, also the national emblem of Ireland, is frequently played to fill celebrations with traditional Irish music.
What is the harp?
The first St. Patrick's Day parade was held in 1601 in this Florida city.
What is St. Augustine?
This verdant nickname for Ireland highlights its lush landscapes and connection to the color of the holiday.
What is The Emerald Isle?
During St. Patrick's time as a slave in Ireland, this was his job.
What is a shepherd?
These mythical Irish female spirits are said to foretell death by wailing or shrieking.
What are banshees?
In Ireland, a more traditional holiday meal might feature this meat instead of the normal American fare.
What is bacon?
Since 1851, this famous U.S. Army infantry regiment, known as the "Fighting Irish," has the honor of leading the New York City's St. Patrick's Day Parade.
Who are the Fighting 69th?
The backwards river in this Midwest city is famously dyed green for the holiday.
What is Chicago?
The final resting place of St. Patrick is believed to be in this cathedral in Downpatrick.
What is Down Cathedral?
According to legend, this is the primary occupation of a leprechaun.
What is a shoemaker?
On St. Patrick's Day, it's traditional for members of the Irish Parliament to present a bowl of these to the U.S. President.
What are shamrocks?
This Arkansas city is famous for holding the "World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade" on the 98-foot-long Bridge Street.
What is Hot Springs?
You will likely hear this toast when celebrating in Ireland, as you drink your Guinness. It means "health" or "cheers" in Irish.
What is "Sláinte"?
Before he was known as Patrick, he went by this birth name.
What is Maewyn Succat?
Forget four leaves; this is the highest number ever recorded on a single clover stem (+/- 10).
What is 63.
This tradition involves putting a shamrock in a glass of whiskey or beer as a final toast of the day
What is "drowning the shamrock"?
This Caribbean island, nicknamed the "Emerald Isle of the Caribbean," is the only country outside Ireland where St. Patrick's Day is a public holiday.
What is Montserrat?
In 1759, Arthur Guinness demonstrated incredible foresight by signing a lease for the St. James's Gate brewery for this astonishing duration.
What is 9,000 years?