History
When is Saint Patrick's Day celebrated?
March 17th
What is the famous mascot creature associated with Saint Patrick’s Day?
Leprechaun
What is the widely recognized color that is now associated with Saint Patrick?
Green
The first-ever St. Patrick’s Day Parade in 1762 didn’t take place in Ireland as you might have thought. Where did it take place?
United States
Who was St. Patrick?
Credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland in the 400s, St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland
Which country celebrates Saint Patrick’s day as a national holiday?
Ireland
According to myth, once captured, what will a leprechaun do in order to gain its release?
They will lead you to a rainbow and barter their pot of gold for their release.
What color was originally associated with St. Patricks Day?
Blue
Each year in Chicago since 1962, what does the city dye green?
The River
Before becoming a priest, Saint Patrick was abducted and brought to Northern Ireland at what age?
16
What major Catholic holiday does St. Patrick’s Day occur during?
Lent
When is traditionally considered the best time to sneak up on a leprechaun?
When he is mending his shoes
The official symbol of Saint Patrick’s day is associated with which plant?
The Shamrock
What meal is traditionally eaten on St. Patricks Day?
Corned beef and cabbage
St. Patty’s Day is celebrated annually on March 17, which is the anniversary of what?
Saint Patrick’s death, not his birthday like some people assume.
To celebrate St. Patty’s Day in Ireland, Dublin hosts a huge festival that lasts how many days?
4 Days
What animal did St. Patrick supposedly chase out if Ireland?
Snakes
What is the aim of kissing the Blarney stone on Saint Patrick's Day?
To get the gift of the gab.
In 2020, the St. Patrick’s Day parade was canceled in NYC for the first time in how many years because of COVID?
250 Years
What was St. Patrick’s Day originally meant to celebrate?
It was a day honoring Saint Patrick for introducing Christianity to Ireland in the fifth century