Ireland
St Patricks Day
St Patricks Day Symbols
St Patricks Day Traditions
St. Patrick
100
What is the capital of Ireland?
a. Galway
b. Dublin
c. Cork
D. Boston
Dublin
100
In Ireland, what does the color green stand for?
Hope
100
What is the famous cereal called that has "Lucky the Leprechaun" as its mascot?
Lucky Charms
100
What city dyes their river green on the Saturday before St Patrick's Day?
Chicago
100
Where was St Patrick born?
England/Britain
200
Name the 3 colors on the Irish flag
200
What shape has become the symbol of St. Patricks day?
The Shamrock
200
What does the word Leprechaun mean?
a. little guy
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
On what day did St. Patrick die?
March 17
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
Which store sells a green drink called a Shamrock shake?
McDonalds
300
According to legend, if you catch a leprechaun, what will happen?
He will have to give you his pot of gold
300
What popular meal do people eat on St. Patrick's Day?
Corned beef and cabbage
300
St. Patrick was held as a slave for how many years?
6
400
What is Ireland known as?
a. The Emerald Isle
b. The Green Isle
c. The Gaelic Gateway
d. the Celtic Coast
The Emerald Isle
400
What was the original color for St. Patrick's Day?
Blue
400
Which of these is NOT a symbol of luck
a. Horseshoes
b. Clovers
c. Cats
d. Rabbits feet
Cats
400
Where did the first St. Patrick's Day parade take place?
St. Augustine, Florida
400
Who kidnapped St. Patrick from his homeland of Britain?
Pirates
500
What are you supposed to do to the Blarney Stone in Ireland?
a. rub it
b. pour water on it
c. kiss it
d. lick it
Kiss it (upside down)
500
When was the first St. Patricks Day?
9th century
500
What do the three leaves on a clover represent?
Faith, Hope & Love
or
The Father, The Son & The Holy Spirit
500
What drink is most popular on St. Patrick's Day?
Beer (or Guinness)
500
What animal did St Patrick supposedly drive out of Ireland?
Snakes