Irish Food
What colour do people dye food on St Patrick's day?
Green
What animal did St. Patrick allegedly drive out of Ireland?
Snakes
What lies at the end of the rainbow?
A pot of gold!
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.
What breakfast cereal has "Lucky the Leprechaun" as its mascot?
Lucky Charms
What is a nickname for St. Patrick's Day?
St. Paddy's Day
What creature comes to visit on St. Patrick's Day?
Leprechaun
What is a leprechaun?
A type of mischievous fairy
What happens if someone does not wear green on St Patrick's day?
Where was St. Patrick born?
Ireland, Britain or France
Britain
What sacred plant was worn as a symbol of Irish nationalism and displeasure with English rule?
The Shamrock
The Great Famine in Ireland, this Irish crop diminished significantly leading to a mass exodus.
Potatoes
At what age was St. Patrick abducted?
16 years old
Why is St. Patrick's Day celebrated on March 17th every year?
That is the day of St. Patrick's death
What does the shamrock represent?
Fertility, The Holy Trinity, Prosperity
The Holy Trinity
Which city boasts the largest St. Patrick's day parade in the world?
New York City
What was the original color of St. Patricks Day?
Red
What city dyes their river green on the Saturday before St Patricks Day?
Chicago