Ireland!
Luck of the Irish
St. Paddy's Day History
Springtime!
Birds 'n Bugs
100
What caused nearly two million Irish people to leave Ireland, including a quarter of the Irish nation at the time, to come to America?
the Potato Famine
100
According to Irish folklore, what will you find at the end of a rainbow?
Pot of gold
100
What does the city of Chicago do for St. Paddy's Day?
Dye the Chicago River green 
100
What is the biggest spring allergy?
Pollen
100
Which insect becomes more active in spring and helps pollinate flowers?
Bees! Honeybees and bumblebees emerge in spring to collect nectar and pollinate plants.
200
What popular theater show featured Michael Flatley and Jean Butler step-dancing to traditional Irish music?
Riverdance
200
What green plant is considered good luck?
Four-leafed clover
200
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.
200
Which founding Father introduced the concept of Daylight Saving Time?
Benjamin Franklin
200
What bird is considered the symbol of spring in North America?
The robin 
300
Which best-selling Irish band features Larry Mullen, Adam Clayton, the Edge and Bono?
U2 
300
What cereal has the tagline "They're magically delicious" ?
Lucky Charms 
300
St. Paddy’s Day is celebrated annually on March 17, which is the anniversary of what?
Saint Patrick’s death, in 461 CE, not his birthday, like some people assume.
300
Which spring holiday is celebrated on the second Sunday of May?
Mother's Day
300
Which spring month do butterflies hatch?
March and April
400
What is the capital of Ireland?
Dublin
400
In this Irish city of Cork, you will find this famous landmark (which you kiss for good luck)?
Blarney Stone
400
According to legend, what animal did St. Patrick drive out of Ireland?
Snakes
400
Which weather phenomenon is the most common in spring?
Tornado
400
What do we call the process when a caterpillar transforms into a butterfly?
Metamorphosis! This amazing transformation happens when caterpillars form a chrysalis and emerge as butterflies 
500
What song is considered the national anthem of Northern Ireland and is one of the most popular St. Patrick's Day songs?
Danny Boy
500
Historically, what color is disrespectful or "bad luck" to wear on St. Patrick's Day?
Orange
500
According to folklore, what’s a leprechaun’s occupation?
Shoemaker
500
What is the first day of spring called?
The spring equinox (also called the vernal equinox)! This usually happens around March 20th in the Northern Hemisphere, when day and night are almost equal in length.
500
What animal other than bears hibernate in winter?
1. Bats
2. Groundhogs
3. Marmots
4. Chipmunks
