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What other name is St. Patrick's Day known as
The Feast of St. Patrick
What U.S. president was the first Irish Catholic to be elected to the office?
John F. Kennedy
Which breakfast cereal has “Lucky the Leprechaun” as its mascot?
Lucky Charms
What ancient Celtic festival is thought to be the origin of Halloween?
Samhain
According to Irish folklore, what will you find at the end of a rainbow?
A pot of gold
According to legend, what animal did St. Patrick drive out of Ireland?
Snakes
What are the three colors of the Irish flag?
Green, white and orange.
According to Wallethub, how many pints of Guinness are consumed on St. Patrick’s Day?
More than 13 million worldwide
True or false: The first known St. Patrick's Day parade occurred in Ireland.
False. The first recorded parade took place in St. Augustine, Florida.
What's the symbol for gold on the Periodic Table of Elements?
Au
What do the three leaves of a shamrock represent according to Irish tradition?
The Holy Trinity (Father, Son and Holy Spirit)
What's the official currency of Ireland?
The Euro
Which Irish actor starred in the 1962 Oscar-winning movie “Lawrence of Arabia?
Peter O’Toole
What is the capital of Ireland?
Dublin
Which best-selling Irish band features Larry Mullen, Adam Clayton, the Edge and Bono?
U2
What meat and vegetable dish is a trademark St. Patrick's Day meal?
Corned beef and cabbage
What's the oldest pub in Ireland?
Sean's Bar in Westmeath.
What 2015 Oscar-nominated movie starring Saoirse Ronan is about a young Irish immigrant who moves to New York City in the 1950s?
"Brooklyn"
What was the Viking name for Ireland's capital city of Dublin?
Dyflin," which later turned to "Dubh Linn."
What year did the first known St. Patrick's Day celebration happen in the U.S.?
1600
What water-loving dog breed is known for its curly coat and rat-like tail?
Irish Water Spaniel
What cheerful Irish greeting is often associated with St. Patrick’s Day?
“Top of the morning to you”
Ireland is the second largest European island. Which island is the largest?
England
Which U.S. city was the first to dye a river green in honor of St. Patrick's Day?
In 1962, the city of Chicago dyed the Chicago River green.
According to folklore, what’s a leprechaun’s occupation?
Shoemaker