St. Patrick's day trivia
What country was St. Patrick born in?
Britain
What is the rare variation of a common three-leaf clover that is considered a symbol of good luck?
A four-leaf clover
What color is traditionally worn on St. Patrick’s Day to avoid being pinched?
Green
What color is traditionally associated with St. Patrick’s Day celebrations?
Green
At what age was St. Patrick kidnapped by pirates and taken to Ireland?
16 years old
How many leaves does a regular clover typically have?
three leafs
What three colors are represented in the Irish flag, which is often displayed on St. Patrick’s Day?
Green, white, and orange.
In Irish folklore, what color was originally associated with St. Patrick instead of green?
Blue
Which color was traditionally associated with St. Patrick before green?
Blue
In which country is the four-leaf clover considered a traditional symbol of good fortune?
Ireland
What popular St. Patrick’s Day food, common in the U.S., is not traditionally Irish?
Corned beef and cabbage.
Why is green commonly worn on St. Patrick’s Day?
It is thought to make you invisible to leprechauns, who pinch those they can see.
What river in the United States is famously dyed green each year in celebration of St. Patrick's Day?
The Chicago River
Four-leaf clovers grow from a different species of clover than the three-leaf variety.
False. They are the same plant
What type of hat is traditionally associated with leprechauns on St. Patrick’s Day?
A top hat
What shade of green is often referred to in relation to Ireland’s lush landscapes?
Emerald green.
What type of folklore creatures are often featured in St. Patrick’s Day celebrations today, although they have no direct connection to St. Patrick?
Leprechauns
What is the rarity of finding a four-leaf clover?
1 in 5,000 clovers
What year did Chicago first dye its river green for St. Patrick’s Day?
1962