Traditions
What Color Do We Wear On St. Patrick's Day?
Green
Where does legend say that leprechauns hide their treasure?
At the end of a rainbow
What does the city of Chicago in the USA dye green to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day?
The river
What popular alcoholic drink is dyed green for Saint Patrick's Day?
Beer
How did St Patrick come to be in Ireland?
(How did he get to Ireland?)
he was kidnapped and brought to Ireland as a slave
Ireland's position in WWII
Neutral
What cereal features the leprechaun as it mascot?
Lucky Charms
A mug of cold ________is often seen as a St. Patrick's day symbol.
Beer or Green Beer
What you get if you don't wear green on St. Patrick's Day?
A.) A punch B.) A pinch C.) A kiss
B.) A pinch
How do Leprechauns earn their gold?
A.) Dancing B.) Making and mending shoes C.) Finding it at the end of rainbows
B.) Making and mending shoes
What ocean lies between Canada and Ireland?
A.) Atlantic B.) Pacific C.) Indian
A.) Atlantic
What is the meaning of the word Leprechaun?
A.) Rainbow B.) Unicorn C.) Fairy
C.) Fairy
What was Saint Patrick's real name?
A.) Patrick Waterford B.) Samuel Patrick C.) Maewyn Succat
C.) Maewyn Succat
The popular Nickname of Ireland
A.) Emerald Isle B.) Ireland Isle C.) Green Isle
A.) Emerald Isle
A colorful arch that is often associated with St. Patrick's Day.
A.) Hologram B.) Rainbow C.) Bridge
B.) Rainbow
What is the most popular dark beer of choice on St. Patrick's Day?
A.) Guinness B.) New Castle C.) Samuel Smith
A.) Guinness
This instrument may be played in a St. Patrick's Day parade.
A.) Drums B.) Horn C.) Bagpipes
C.) Bagpipes
You should never do this, if you catch a leprechaun.
A.) Give him gold B.) Take your eyes off him C.) Show him the rainbow
B.) Never take your eyes off him
Where was the first St. Patrick's Day Parade held?
A.) New York City B.) Boston C.) Chicago
A.) New York City
What color originally symbolized St. Patrick's Day?
A.) Red B.) Blue C.) Yellow
B.) Blue
What was St. Patrick's first job?
A.) Shepard B.) Missionary C.) Shoe mender
A.) Shepherd
The official language of Ireland is...
A.) English B.) Scottish C.) Irish (Gaeilge)
C.) Irish (Gaeilge)
What instrument is a symbol of Ireland?
A.) Guitar B.) Mandolin C.) Harp
C.) Harp
This is an Irish food that you can eat like toast.
A.) Croutons B.) Irish soda bread C.) Breadsticks
B.) Irish soda bread
How many leaves are on a shamrock?
A.) 2 B.) 3 C.) 5
B.) 3
What reptile did St. Patrick drive out of Ireland?
A.) Snakes B.) Frogs C.) Lizards
A.) Snakes
The most famous church dedicated to St. Patrick.
B.) St. Patrick Cathedral, in Dublin
What does the word "Patrick" mean?
A.) Freedom B.) Nobleman C.) Luck
B.) Nobleman
What do the leaves represent on the four-leaf clover?
A.) Love, Life, Joy, Happiness B.) Hope, Love, Faith, Luck C.) Eagerness, Satisfaction, Creation, Trust
B.) Hope, Love, Faith, Luck
In Ireland, what is a bar called?
A.) Bar B.) Saloon C.) Pub
C.) Pub
Shamrocks were believed to be used by St Patrick to explain what?
A.) The Holy Trinity B.) The triangle C.) The 3 Musketeers
B.) The Holy Trinity
What chocolate maker sells "Pot of Gold" chocolate?
A.) Cadbury B.) Ghirardelli C.) Hershey's
C.) Hershey's
What is a common nickname for the holiday?
Saint Paddy's Day
What does legend say that leprechauns have hidden?
A pot of gold
In what other countries is Saint Patrick's Day celebrated?
USA, Australia, Canada (Also Ireland)
What does the shamrock represent?
Luck
Which plant is a symbol of Saint Patrick's Day?
Shamrock / Clover
Capital of Ireland
Dublin
What happens when you catch a leprechaun?
You get three wishes or their pot of gold
How does one cook corn beef and cabbage for St. Patrick's day?
Boiled dinner
What is the traditional Irish dinner for Saint Patrick’s Day?
Corned beef and cabbage / Meat stew
Give three words to describe a leprechaun.
magical, small, tiny, invisible, greedy, cheerful, happy, tricky, lucky, green, red beard...
Saint Patrick's Day is a holiday from what country?
Ireland
What is a popular item on Mcdonald's menu that celebrates Saint Patrick's Day?
The Shamrock Shake
Why do we celebrate Saint Patrick?
He brought Christianity to Ireland
Currency used in Ireland....
Euro
What famous college has a leprechaun as their mascot?
Notre Dame
What veggie is considered a stable in every St. Patrick's day meal?
Potatoes
Why do we celebrate St. Patrick's Day on the 17th?
It is the day Saint Patrick died.
Why do people wear green on Saint Patrick's Day?
To make themselves invisible to leprechauns.
Which country has the biggest Saint Patrick's Day celebrations?
USA
What popular dance style do the Irish perform?
Irish jig, tap dance
What was Saint Patrick's nationality?
British
What national holiday originated in Ireland?
Halloween
It is often said on St. Patrick's day "We are all ____ one day a year."
Irish
In order to make Irish coffee ( a popular St. Patrick's day drink) one needs what?
Irish Whiskey
What day is St. Patrick's Day Celebrated On?
March 17th
Which magic creature is a symbol of Saint Patrick’s Day?
Leprechaun
Why does the USA celebrate Saint Patrick's Day, an Irish holiday?
Irish immigration
Where was the first Saint Patrick's Day parade?
Florida, USA
How did Saint Patrick come to Ireland?
He was taken as a slave.
What are the three colors of the Irish flag?
Green, white, orange
What gender are Leprechauns?
Always male, no females ever reordered
What hearty Irish meal consists of red meat, carrots, onions and potatoes?
Irish stew