Ireland
St Patricks Day
St Patricks Day Symbols
St Patricks Day Traditions
St. Patrick's day in the USA
100
Name 3 colors on the Irish flag
100
What shape has become the symbol of St. Patricks day?
The Shamrock
100
What is the famous cereal called that has shamrock marshmellows in it?
Lucky Charms
100
What color must you wear on St. Patricks Day?
Green
100
Is St. Patrick's Day a bigger holiday in Ireland or the USA?
The USA!
200
What is the capital of Ireland?
a. Galway
b. Dublin
c. Cork
D. Boston
Dublin
200
When is St. Patricks day?
March 17
200
What does the word Leprechaun mean?
a. luck
b. small boy
c. pot of gold
d. rainbow
small boy
200
What happens if someone who is Irish does not wear green on St Patrick's day?
They can get pinched by a leprechaun. The tradition is tied to folklore that says wearing green makes you invisible to leprechauns, which like to pinch anyone they can see.
200
Which store sells a green drink called a Shamrock shake?
McDonalds
300
What are the two languages that most people speak in Ireland?
a. English and French
b. English and Spanish
c. English and Gaelic
d. English and Portuguese
English and Gaelic
300
What does a four leaf clover represent?
Luck
300
According to legend, if you catch a leprechaun, what will happen?
He will grant you 3 wishes OR
You get his gold
300
What are the two main reasons St. Patrick's day is so big around the world?
1. Irish immigration to other countries
2. Irish pubs are everywhere
300
What city dyes their river green on the Saturday before St Patrick's Day?
Chicago
400
What is Ireland known as?
a. The Emerald Isle
b. The Green Place
c. The Home of Leprechauns
d. the Golden Isle
The Emerald Isle
400
When did St. Patrick live?
5th century
400
What is a symbol of luck on St. Patrick's day?
Four leaf clover
400
Where did the first St. Patrick's Day parade take place?
New York City. This is also the world's largest parade.
400
Which University in the USA has the biggest St. Patrick's Day celebration?
University of Notre Dame
500
What are you supposed to do to the Blarney Stone in Ireland?
a. touch it
b. pour water on it
c. kiss it upside down
d. lick it
Kiss it (upside down)
500
Why did St. Patrick become a Saint?
He brought Christianity to Ireland
500
What musical instrument is a symbol of Irish culture?
the harp
500
What happens in kid's schools on St Patrick's Day?
The "leprechaun" will have destroyed the classroom when they arrive!
500
What is the St. Patricks day activity at Eva's university called?
Run of the Gingers