Irish Traditions
On St. Patrick's Day, you must wear THIS color — or you might get pinched!
Green
Ireland is FAMOUS for this starchy vegetable that grows underground. It's a key part of almost every Irish meal!
Potato
Every St. Patrick's Day, this American city dyes its river a bright, festive GREEN!
Chicago
Ireland is an island country located in this ocean, just west of Great Britain.
The Atlantic Ocean! 🌊
At the end of every rainbow, a leprechaun is said to be hiding THIS treasure.
pot of gold
St. Patrick's Day is celebrated every year on this date in March.
March 17th
What is the alcoholic drink made out of patatoes
poteen
This tiny green plant — the symbol of St. Patrick's Day — has exactly THREE leaves.
A shamrock! ☘️
What is the name of Ireland's capital and biggest city?
Dublin
Catch a leprechaun and legend says he must grant you this many wishes!
3
People wear this small three-leafed plant on St. Patrick's Day as a symbol of Ireland.
A shamrock! ☘️
What is main ingredient of whiskey
(you can say it in German too)
fermented grain mash
(fermentierte Getreidemaische)
Finding this lucky plant with FOUR leaves instead of three is said to bring great good fortune!
A four-leaf clover! 🍀
Ireland's national flag has three colored stripes. Name any TWO of the three colors.
Green, White, and Orange!
Leprechauns are tiny magical men who wear green suits and hats — but what is their secret job or trade?
They're shoemakers (cobblers)! 👞
In this fun Irish dance, performers keep their arms totally still while their feet move lightning fast.
Irish step dancing! 💃
This thick, dark brown Irish beer with a creamy white foam on top is Ireland's most famous drink.
Guinness! 🍺
Ireland's famous nickname is 'The ___ Isle' because of all its gorgeous green fields. What's the missing word?
Emerald — The Emerald Isle! 💚
Legend says St. Patrick chased ALL of these slithery reptiles out of Ireland — which is why none are found there today!
Snakes! 🐍
These spooky Irish fairy women were said to wail or cry outside a house when someone inside was about to die.
Banshees! 👻
The fun Irish phrase 'Erin go Bragh' is heard a lot on St. Patrick's Day. What does it mean in English?
'Ireland Forever!' 🇮🇪
This Irish comfort dish mashes potatoes together with cabbage and lots of butter. It has a funny name that starts with 'C'!
Colcannon!
Chicago dyes its river green every St. Patrick's Day — but how long does the green color actually last in the water before it fades away?
About 5 hours! ⏱️💚 (They use an orange powder dye that turns bright green in the water)
What are two traditional Irish sports?
Gaelic Football
Hurling
fairy bush:
1. Where is the fairy bush?
2. Tell the story of it.
answer 1: Co. Clare Ireland
answer 2: motorway had to be shifted away. If you cut down the fairy bush accidents will happen on the motorway.