Food
Buttermilk, salt, baking soda and flour are the basic ingredients in what traditional Irish food?
Irish Soda Bread
How many leaves does a typical clover plant have?
Three
What is the capital of Ireland?
Dublin
Why do you wear green on St. Patrick's day?
To celebrate Irish culture or make you invisible to leprechauns according to traditional folklore
What's the official currency of Ireland?
The euro
What meat and vegetable dish is a trademark St. Patrick's Day meal?
Corned beef and cabbage
Four leaf clovers are considered what?
Good Luck
What are the three colors of the Irish flag?
Green, white, and orange
What whiskey brand's bottle is green and a St Patrick’s Day staple?
Jameson
What does the word Leprechaun mean?
Small body
What's the tagline for the breakfast cereal Lucky Charms?
"They're magically delicious"
What do the three leaves of a shamrock represent according to Irish tradition?
The Holy Trinity (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit)
True or false: The first known St. Patrick's Day parade occurred in Ireland.
False. The first recorded parade took place in St. Augustine, Florida.
What American city has dyed its river green every St. Patrick's Day since 1962?
Chicago (using 40 pounds of green vegetable dye!)
On what instrument do you play piobaireachd music?
The bagpipe
What's the average number of drinks per person on St. Patrick's Day?
4
What is the national flower or emblem of Ireland?
The Shamrock
Ireland is the second largest European island. Which island is the largest?
England
What color was originally associated with St Patrick before green became dominant?
Blue
About how many pints of Guinness do drinkers consume on St. Patrick's day worldwide?
13 Million
A traditional Irish potato pancake is also known as what?
Boxty
What item, said to grant wishes, is linked to leprechauns?
Pot of gold
In what country was St. Patrick born? Hint: It's NOT Ireland
Britain
According to legend, what animal did St. Patrick drive out of Ireland?
Snakes
Which U.S. city hosts the oldest St Patrick’s Day parade, starting in 1762?
New York City