McDonalds sells this dessert every year for St. Patrick's day
Shamrock Shake
What reptile did St. Patrick charm out of Ireland?
Snakes
What is Ireland's capital city?
Dublin
What lies at the end of the rainbow?
A pot of gold!
What color do we wear on St. Patrick's Day?
Green
There was a Great Famine in Ireland. This Irish crop diminished significantly leading to a mass exodus.
Potatoes
At what age was St. Patrick when he arrived in Ireland?
BONUS: How did he get there, by who?
16
BONUS: Kidnaped by pirates
The European Government recognizes and protects Leprechauns?
TRUE OR FALSE
TRUE, since 2009
What creature comes to visit on St. Patrick's Day?
Leprechaun
What is a leprechaun?
A type of mischievous fairy
What popular meat do people in the U.S. eat on St. Patrick's Day?
Corned Beef
For six long years, Patrick worked as what, taking care of his master's sheep?
A. Farmer
B. Shepherd
C. Veterinarian
D. Lamb Keeper
B. Shepherd
Name one place St. Patrick's day is an official holiday in
The republic of Ireland
Northern Ireland
Canadian Providences of New Finland & Labrador
Caribbean Island of Montserrat
Name the 3 colors on the Irish flag.
green, white, orange
What happens if someone does not wear green on St. Patrick's day?
They get pinched!
Name 3 vegetables eaten with meat on St. Patrick's Day.
Potatoes, carrots, cabbage
St. Patrick is the patron saint of what country?
BONUS: Where was St. Patrick born?
Ireland
BONUS: Wales/United Kingdom/Britain
What was the original color of St. Patrick's Day?
Blue
What does the shamrock represent?
A - Fertility
B- The Holy Trinity
C - Prosperity
The Holy Trinity
The dance that is done to lively Irish music
A. Green Day Tap Dance
B. Irish Jig
C. St. Patrick's Irish Line Dance
D. Leprechaun shuffle
Irish Jig
Name 3 popular crops in Ireland
Dairy: milk
Grains/Cereals: barley, wheat, oats
Meat: beef, chicken, pork, mutton
Fruits & Vegetables: potatoes, mushrooms/truffles
In 50 years, Patrick built over 300 of these to help spread Christianity to the Irish.
Churches
Why is St. Patrick's Day celebrated on March 17th every year?
That is the day of St. Patrick's death
What job is associated with Leprechauns?
Being a shoemaker
Which city boasts the largest St. Patrick's day parade in the world?
New York City
This is an Irish food that you can eat like toast
A. Lucky Charms Bread
B. Clover Bread
C. Soda Bread
C. Soda Bread
In which century did St. Patrick live?
A. 5th
B. 10th
C. 15th
D. 17th
A. The 5th Century
Most people in Ireland speak English, but there is an Irish language. What is it called?
Gaelic
What is the traditional/national instrument of Ireland that symbolizes Irish nationalism and displeasure with English rule?
The harp
Which city dyes their river green for St. Patrick's Day?
Chicago