History
Why is St. Patrick’s Day celebrated on March 17?
It’s the day Saint Patrick died
OR
It's the day Saint Patrick was born
It’s the day Saint Patrick DIED
Which city dyes its river green each St. Patrick's Day?
New York- Hudson River
OR
Chicago- Chicago River
Chicago!
How many Shamrock Shakes have ever been sold?
10 Million
OR
60 Million
60 Million!
Are Leprechauns friendly or mischievous?
mischievous!
Was St. Patrick a real person?
Yes
OR
No
Yes! In the 400s, St. Patrick was a prisoner in Ireland who is now the patron saint of Ireland.
Why do we wear green on St. Patrick's Day?
To celebrate the beginning of spring
OR
It makes you invisible to leprechauns; they can't pinch you!
It makes you invisible to leprechauns; they can't pinch you!
What is the top food eaten on St. Patrick's Day?
Cabbage
OR
Shamrock Shakes
Cabbage!
How can you find a pot of gold?
Bribe a Leprechaun
OR
Catch a Leprechaun
Catch a Leprechaun
Which other holiday has its origins in Ireland?
Halloween
OR
Christmas
What are the three colours of Ireland?
Green, white, orange
OR
Green, yellow, orange
Green, white, orange
What’s the name of the Irish stout famous around the world?
Founders
OR
Guinness
Guinness!
How many leaves does a Shamrock have?
Three
OR
Four
Three! Shamrocks and four-leaf clovers are not the same
TRUE/FALSE St. Patrick was Irish
FALSE! Born in Britain but taken prisoner by the Irish.
What color was originally associated with St. Patrick?
Blue
OR
Orange
Blue!
Irish coffee is made with coffee, cream, and which type of alcohol?
Bourbon
OR
Whiskey
Whiskey!
According to legend, what animal did St. Patrick chase out of Ireland?
Snakes
OR
Rats
Snakes!
Ireland is a snake-free island. In fact many animals found in Europe and North America do not live in Ireland—in part because the water surrounding the country keeps them away. But according to legend, St. Patrick chased out the snakes, even though evidence suggests the creatures never lived there
Where was the first St. Patrick's Day Parade?
Dublin, Ireland
OR
New York City
New York City in 1762!
Which of these is a nickname for Ireland?
The Lucky Isle
OR
The Emerald Isle
The Emerald Isle
Ireland is known for its lush green fields, earning it the nickname of the Emerald Isle.
What is boxty?
A traditional Irish potato pancake
OR
A traditional Irish Leek Soup
Potato pancake!
In what year did Chicago first dye its river green for St. Patrick’s Day?
1990
OR
1962
1962!