St. Patrick's Day Numbers
What day is St. Patrick's Day?
March 17th
What was St. Patrick's english name?
Maewyn Succat
What animals did Patrick tend for 6 years?
Sheep
What colorful arc is associated with St. Patrick's day?
Rainbow
What is the official flower of Ireland?
Shamrock
How long has St. Patrick's day been an Irish Holiday?
1000 Years
Is corned beef and cabbage an Irish dish?
No its English
What is St. Patrick's Day also known as?
Feast of St. Patrick
What river do they dye green?
Chicago river
What is the name of the mythical fairy from Ireland?
Leprechaun
What percent of Americans claim Irish Ancestry?
12 percent
Was Patrick born Irish?
No he was born English
What animal is St. Patrick said to have banished from Ireland?
Snakes
What is the Irish tradition if someone is not wearing green on St. Patrick's Day?
You pinch them! (But not at Keys Please :) )
How many leaves does a clover need to be lucky?
4
How many St. Patrick's day parades are held across America?
over 100
How did Patrick end up in Ireland?
He was kidnapped.
What province is St. Patrick's day a holiday?
NewFoundland
What colour was associated with St. Patrick's day before green?
Blue
If you catch a leprechaun what are they supposed to give you?
Their gold
How long does the green dye last in the Chicago river today?
5 days
Where was the first St. Patrick's day parade?
Waterford, Ireland
What drink doubles its sale on St. Patrick's day?
Beer
What cereal can be associated with St. Patrick's day?
Lucky charms
What do you find at the end of the rainbow?