Ireland
What country celebrates St. Patrick’s Day as its national holiday?
Ireland
Who is St. Patrick the patron saint of?
Ireland
What color do people traditionally wear on St. Patrick’s Day?
Green
What vegetable is strongly associated with Ireland?
Potatoes
How many leaves does a shamrock usually have?
Three
What is the capital city of Ireland?
Dublin
What day is St. Patrick’s Day celebrated on?
March 17
What large public events are common in many cities on St. Patrick’s Day?
Parades
What famous Irish holiday meal often includes corned beef and what vegetable?
Cabbage
How many leaves does a lucky clover have?
Four
What color is commonly associated with Ireland and St. Patrick’s Day?
Green
According to legend, what animals did St. Patrick drive out of Ireland?
Snakes
What Chicago river is famously dyed green every St. Patrick’s Day?
The Chicago River
What Irish bread often includes raisins or currants?
Irish Soda Bread
What mythical creature guards a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow?
Leprechaun
What symbol with three leaves is often used to represent Ireland?
Shamrock
St. Patrick used the shamrock to explain what religious concept?
The Holy Trinity
What mischievous Irish fairy is often associated with St. Patrick’s Day?
Leprechaun
What dark Irish beer is one of the most famous in the world?
Guinness
What metal are the leprechaun’s coins usually made of?
Gold
What famous stone do people kiss at Blarney Castle for good luck?
The Blarney Stone
Was St. Patrick originally born in Ireland or another country?
Another country (Britain)
What happens if you don’t wear green on St. Patrick’s Day according to tradition?
You get pinched
What Irish stew traditionally contains lamb, potatoes, onions, and carrots?
Irish Stew
Finding what type of clover is considered very rare and lucky?
Four-leaf clover