The Color Green
Green is the st. Patrick's Day color because...
Green is the color of Ireland.
If you find the pot of gold owned by this creature it is said you will get good luck.
Leprechaun.
St. Patrick was taken to which country as a young boy?
Ireland.
This traditional Irish dish is made with mashed potatoes and cabbage, often served with bacon or sausage.
Colcannon.
What is the traditional Irish greeting, often said on St. Patrick’s Day, meaning "Good luck" or "May your blessings be many?"
Top of the morning to you.
If you were to invert the color green what color would you get?
Purple.
What is the name for the much more common 3 leafed version of a 4 leaf clover?
Shamrock.
What day did St. Patrick die.
March 17th.
This rich and hearty stew made with lamb, potatoes, carrots, onions, and parsnips is a staple of Irish cuisine.
Irish stew.
Which popular Irish dance style, often performed in groups, is known for its fast footwork and stiff upper bodies?
Irish step dance.
Which month is often depicted as the color green because of its holidays?
March.
1 In 10,000.
What was St. Patrick's real name?
Maewyn Succat.
This deep-fried bread, commonly eaten for breakfast in Ireland, is often served with butter and jam.
Soda Bread.
What's the beverage, made from fermented barley, hops, and water, is often associated with Irish pubs and is especially popular on St. Patrick’s Day?
Guiness.
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What color do some people wear instead of green on St. Patrick's Day?
Orange.
In many cultures this is considered a good luck charm which is acquired via the use of animals and is also one of the marshmallows in the cereal lucky charms.
Horseshoe.
How long was St. Patrick being enslaved by pirates in Ireland?
6 Years.
Which popular Irish snack consists of mashed potatoes, butter, scallions, and sometimes cheese, all shaped into small cakes and fried?
Boxty.
The "Blarney Stone," located in this famous Irish castle, is said to give people the gift of eloquence if kissed.
Blarney castle.
True or false: Blue used to be a shade of the color green.
True.
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Which gemstone often carried or worn is a green and a good luck symbol especially in Ireland?
Emerald.
40 Days.
Which sweet, thick porridge made from oats, often served with brown sugar or milk, is a classic Irish breakfast item.
Oatmeal or porridge.
Which Irish tradition involves people gathering at pubs and celebrating with music, dancing, and drinking, often involving traditional Irish folk tunes?
Céilí.