St. Patrick
Symbols
Ireland
Celebrations
Grab Bag
100
Who is the patron saint of Ireland?
St. Patrick
100
What is a symbol of St. Patrick's Day?
shamrock
100
What ocean lies between the United States and Ireland.
Atlantic
100
What color is traditionally worn on St. Patrick's Day?
Green
100
Who kidnapped St. Patrick when he was a boy?
Pirates
200
What country was Saint Patrick born in?
Britain
200
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How many leaflets does a shamrock have?
200
What continent is Ireland a part of?
Europe
200
What vegetable is traditionally served as a meal on St. Patrick's Day?
Cabbage
200
What color was originally associated with St. Patrick?
Blue
300
According to legend, what animal did St. Patrick drive out of Ireland?
Snakes
300
What instrument is a symbol of Ireland?
Harp
300
What is another name, or nickname, for Ireland?
The Emerald Isle
300
What city is famous for dying its river green for St. Patrick's Day?
Chicago
300
What fizzy drink was invented by Irishman Robert Percival in 1800?
Soda
400
When is St. Patrick's Day celebrated?
March 17
400
Leprechauns
These traditionally grumpy little men are associated with St. Patrick's Day.
400
What is the capital of Ireland?
Dublin
400
Who brought St. Patrick's Day traditions to the United States?
Irish immigrants
400
True or False: There are more people in the United States with Irish ancestry than there are people in Ireland.
True
500
Where did the first St. Patrick's Day parade take place?
United States (New York)
500
What three colors are on the flag of Ireland?
Green, orange & white
500
What famous stone do visitors to Ireland kiss, hoping to receive the "gift of gab"?
The Blarney Stone
500
How do you say "Ireland forever" in Gaelic?
Erin go bragh
500
St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on March 17th because it is believed that that was the day that St. Patrick _______.
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