Leprechaun
What mythological being is a part of St. Patrick's Day lore and Irish culture?
Leprechauns
What color is traditionally associated with St. Patrick's Day?
Green
What St. Patrick's Day symbol is considered sacred?
The shamrock; it is a sacred plant of the Irish Druids. It was a popular and significant symbol long before Saint Patrick came to Ireland.
Four-leaf clovers are considered what?
Good Luck
Which breakfast cereal has "Lucky the Leprechaun" as its mascot?
Lucky Charms
True or False: All leprechauns are males
Each year in Chicago since 1962, the Plumber Union dyes what Kelly green?
The River
St. Paddy's Day is celebrated annually on March 17, which is the anniversary of what?
His death
Where was the real Saint Patrick born?
Britain
How many leaves does a typical clover plant have
Three
What do leprechauns hide at the end of a rainbow?
A pot of gold
When did Chicago start dyeing its river green?
1962
To celebrate St. Paddy's Day in Ireland, Dublin hosts a huge festival that lasts how many days?
4 Days
What's another name for St. Patrick's Day?
The Feast of Saint Patrick.
What is the capital of Ireland
Dublin
What color did leprechauns reportedly wear before green?
Red
What type of beer is commonly dyer green for St. Patrick's Day?
Lager
What is the Most common alocholic drink to consume on St Pattys Day
Guinness Beer
What are the three colors of the Irish flag?
Green, white, and orange
What color was originally associated with St. Patrick?
Blue
According to folklore, what’s a leprechaun’s occupation?
A shoemaker
Where did the tradition of pinching people for not wearing green on St. Patrick's Day come from?
This American tradition came from the belief that wearing green makes you invisible to leprechauns. And if leprechauns see you, they pinch you. So pinching someone on St. Patrick's Day who isn't wearing green is believed to be a reminder of what a leprechaun could do to you if he can see you.
What was St. Patrick's Day originally meant to celebrate?
It was a day honoring Saint Patrick for introducing Christianity to Ireland in the fifth century.
According to legend, what animal did St. Patrick drive out of Ireland?
Snakes
What did St. Patrick use to explain the Holy Trinity?
A Shamrock