St. Patrick's Day Trivia
What is the most popular beverage enjoyed on Saint Patrick's Day?
Where is the thickest skin on your body?
Soles of your feet
What is the traditional main dish often served at many Saint Patrick's Day celebrations in America?
A. Shepherd’s Pie
B. Corned Beef and Cabbage
C. Irish Stew
D. Fish and Chips
B) Corned Beef and Cabbage
Traditionally, what kind of icing frosts a carrot cake?
Cream cheese frosting
According to legend, what animal did St. Patrick drive out of Ireland?
Snakes
What are the three colours of the Irish flag?
White, Green, and, Orange
What does BMI stand for?
Body Mass Index
For many years on Saint Patrick's Day in Ireland, pubs were actually closed. Why?
A. The government wanted people to attend parades instead
B. It was considered a religious “dry” holiday, so alcohol sales were not allowed
C. There was a shortage of beer in Ireland
D. Only tourists were allowed to drink
B) It was considered a religious “dry” holiday, so alcohol sales were not allowed
What fruit is used to make a classic Bellini cocktail?
Peach
What Irish band had a Billboard Top 10 hit with the 1968 song "The Unicorn"?
The Irish Rovers
What U.S. president was the first Irish Catholic to be elected to the office?
John F. Kennedy
Why is our left lung slightly smaller?
To make room for our heart
What became legal in 1997 in Ireland?
A) Voting B) Marijuana C) Divorce D) Selling Shamrocks commercially
C) Divorce
A shepherd's pie is usually made with lamb. The ground beef version of the dish is called:
Cottage Pie
What is Ireland's most popular nickname?
The Emerald Isle
What do the 3 leaves of a shamrock represent according to Irish tradition?
The Holy Trinity (The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit)
Which blood type is the universal recipient?
AB Positive
Why is Saint Patrick's Day celebrated on March 17?
A. It marks the day spring officially begins in Ireland
B. It celebrates Ireland becoming an independent country
C. It marks the death of Saint Patrick
D. It marks the birth of Saint Patrick
C) It marks the death of Saint Patrick
Which cocktail is made with triple sec, lime juice, and tequila?
Margarita
In 2020, the St. Patrick's Day parade was cancelled in New York City for the first time in over 250 years because of what?
COVID / Pandemic
What musical instrument is the official national emblem of Ireland, even though the shamrock is the most recognized unofficial symbol?
The harp
Where does most nutrient absorption occur?
In the small intestine
What is the symbol for gold on the Periodic Table of Elements?
A. Ag
B. Ga
C. Gd
D. Au
D) Au
What is the most stolen grocery item?
Cheese
What color was Saint Patrick traditionally shown wearing?
Blue