Ireland
St. Patrick's Day
St. Patrick's Day Symbols
St. Patrick's Day Traditions
St. Patrick's Day Jokes
100
What is the capital of Ireland?
Dublin
100
What shape has become the symbol of St. Patricks day?
The Shamrock
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
What do you call a fake stone in Ireland?
A sham-rock
200
Name the 3 colors on the Irish flag
200
Which store sells a green drink called a Shamrock shake?
McDonalds
200
What is a leprechaun?
A type of fairy.
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
Why shouldn't you iron a four leaf clover?
Don't want to press your luck
300
What are the two languages that most people speak in Ireland?
English and Gaelic
300
In Ireland, what does the color green stand for?
Hope
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 popular meal do people eat on St. Patrick's Day?
Corned beef and cabbage
300
What do you call it when two leprechauns have a conversation?
Small talk
400
What is Ireland known as?
The Emerald Isle
400
When was the first St. Patricks Day?
9th century
400
Name a symbol of luck
Horseshoe, Clover, Rabbits foot, four leaf clover, shooting star
400
Where did the first St. Patrick's Day parade take place?
New York City. This is also the world's largest parade.
400
Why did the leprechaun wear stilts to work?
He wanted a raise
500
What are you supposed to do to the Blarney Stone in Ireland?
Kiss it (upside down)
500
What was the original color for St. Patrick's Day?
Blue. Green was introduced to St. Patrick’s Day festivities in the 18th century, when the shamrock became a national symbol. Because of the shamrock’s popularity and Ireland’s landscape, the color stuck to the holiday.
500
What do the three leaves on a clover represent?
Faith, hope, love or the Holy Trinity
500
According to legend, what animal did St. Patrick drive out of Ireland?
Snake
500
Why did the leprechaun cross the road?
The light was green