st. Patrick's Day
this color is worn today so you don't get pinched
green
this saint is honored on St. Patrick's Day
St. Patrick's
What is a boxty?
An Irish potato cake.
What does “Erin go bragh” mean?
Ireland forever
Name the marshmallow “charms” in Lucky Charms cereal.
Magical marshmallow hearts, stars, horseshoes, clovers, blue moons, unicorns, rainbows, and tasty red balloons.
what did St. Patrick use to teach about the holy trinity?
shamrock
people sometimes look for this colorful arc in the sky that leads to a pot of gold
rainbow
According to Irish lore, what animal did St. Patrick drive out of Ireland?
Snakes
Fáilte
Welcome
About how many Americans claim to have some Irish ancestry?
31.5 million
this country celebrates today and is known for its green landscapes
Ireland
What city has the largest St Patty's day celebration?
New York
Where and when was the first St. Paddy’s Day celebration in the British American colonies?
Boston
Slán go fóill
Bye for now
this Irish dish is made with meat and vegetables baked under mashed potatoes
Shepherd's pie
What is the traditional main dish served at many St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in America?
Corned beef and cabbage.
legend says that if you find this type of plant with three leaves it will bring you good luck
shamrock
What are the odds of finding a “lucky” four-leaf clover?
About 1 in 10,000,
Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona dhaoibh
Happy st. Patrick's day
What American city has dyed its river green every St. Patrick’s Day since 1962?
Chicago
What happened to Saint Patrick at age 16 before becoming a priest?
He was abducted and sold into slavery in Ireland
Where do leprechauns get their gold?
Mending shoes
Where and when was the first St. Patrick’s Day parade ever recorded?
St. Augustine, Florida, in 1601.
Sláinte!
Cheers!
What is another name for Ireland?
The Emerald Isle