Facts
Symbols/Fun Facts
St Patrick's Day
Irish Facts
Irish Folklore/Mythology
100

What candy is based on the color of the rainbow?

Skittles!

100

A four leaf clover represents what? 

A sign of luck!

100

What day do we celebrate Saint Patricks day on?

March 17th!

100

What are the colors of the Irish flag?

Green, White, and Orange

100

What mythical creature is known for hiding a pot of gold?

The Leprechaun!

200

What is a traditional main dish served at St. Patrick's Day celebrations in America?

Corn beef and Cabbage!

200

What is the most consumed beer on St. Patrick's Day?

Guinness

200

Where do families go to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day together?

Parades!

200

What musical instrument is the symbol of Ireland?

The Harp!

200

Where can you find a pot of gold?

At the end of the rainbow!

300

This country celebrates Saint Patrick's Day, but not as an official holiday..

United States!

300

What university uses a leprechaun as their mascot?

Notre Dame

300

What city changes the color of the water with vegetable based food-dye?

Chicago!

300

The Titanic was built in Belfast, Ireland.

(True or False?)

True

300

 In Irish lore, what is a leprechaun’s profession?

They're cobblers (shoemakers).

400

Name the marshmallow charms in the Lucky Charms Cereal..

1. Hearts

2. Stars

3. Horse Shoes

4. Clovers

5. Blue Moons

6. Unicorns

7. Rainbows

8. Red Balloons

400

What is the difference between a Shamrock and four-leaf clover?

A shamrock always has 3 leaves, a four-leaf clover is a rare mutation of the same plant.

400

What is the correct spelling.. St. Patty or St. Paddy?

St. Paddy

Padraig is the Gaelic or Irish origin of the name Patrick.

400

What is the Capital of Ireland?

Dublin

400

What is a male Irish Fairy called?

A Leprechaun!

500

Where was the real Saint Patrick born?

Wales/Britain.

500

What do the three leaves of the shamrock plant represent?

Faith, Hope, and Love.

OR

Father, Son, and Holy Ghost (The Holy Trinity)

500

What was the original color of Saint Patrick's Day?

Blue

500

What do the three colors of the Ireland flag represent?

Green - Catholic

Orange - Irish Protestants

White - Truce and harmony

500

What is a banshee in Irish Folklore?

A female spirit who wails to foretell a death.