Irish Food
St Patrick's Life
St Patrick's Day
St Patrick's Day Symbols
St Patrick's Day Traditions
100
What colour do people dye food on St Patrick's day?
Green
100
What animal did St. Patrick allegedly drive out of Ireland?
Snakes
100
What cheerful Irish greeting is often associated with St. Patrick's Day?
"Top of the morning to you"
100
What lies at the end of the rainbow?
A pot of gold!
100
Why do we wear green on St. Patrick's Day?
It's most closely associated with Ireland's lush green landscape and the country's desire to distinguish itself from the British in the 1700s.
200
What breakfast cereal has "Lucky the Leprechaun" as its mascot?
Lucky Charms
200
What position did St. Patrick have when he arrived in Ireland at age 16?
A slave
200
What is a nickname for St. Patrick's Day?
St. Paddy's Day
200
What creature comes to visit on St. Patrick's Day?
Leprechaun
200
What is a leprechaun?
A type of mischievous fairy
300
What hearty Irish meal consists of red meat, carrots, onions, and potatoes?
Irish stew
300
What was St. Patrick's profession when he returned to Ireland after becoming a priest?
Teacher, Doctor, or Missionary
Missionary
300
Most people in Ireland speak English, but there is an Irish language. What is it called?
Gaelic
300
Name the 3 colors on the Irish flag.
300
What happens if someone does not wear green on St Patrick's day?
They get pinched!
400
Name 3 vegetables eaten with meat on St. Patrick's Day.
Potatoes, carrots, cabbage
400
Where was St. Patrick born?
Ireland, Britain or France
Britain
400
What US city was the first to celebrate St. Patrick's Day?
Boston
400
What does the phrase Erin go Bragh mean?
Ireland Forever
400
What sacred plant was worn as a symbol of Irish nationalism and displeasure with English rule?
The Shamrock
500
The Great Famine in Ireland, this Irish crop diminished significantly leading to a mass exodus.
Potatoes
500
At what age was St. Patrick abducted?
16 years old
500
Why is St. Patrick's Day celebrated on March 17th every year?
That is the day of St. Patrick's death
500
What does the shamrock represent?
Fertility, The Holy Trinity, Prosperity
The Holy Trinity
500
Which city boasts the largest St. Patrick's day parade in the world?
New York City
600
What meat and vegetable dish is a trademark St. Patrick's Day meal?
Corned beef and cabbage
600
In which century did St. Patrick live?
5th, 10th or 17th
The 5th Century
600
What was the original color of St. Patricks Day?
Blue
600
What is the traditional/national symbol of Ireland?
The harp
600
What city dyes their river green on the Saturday before St Patricks Day?
Chicago