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What day is Saint Patrick's Day?
March 17th
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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.
100
What color do people tend to turn their food and beverages on St. Patricks day?
Green!
100
According to Irish folklore, what will you find at the end of a rainbow?
A pot of gold
100
Which breakfast cereal has “Lucky the Leprechaun” as its mascot?
Lucky Charms
200
What year did the St.Patrick day celebrations begin?
A.)1582
B.)1631
C.)1725
B.)1631
The March 17 celebration started in 1631 when the Church established a Feast Day honoring St. Patrick.
200
Why do we wear green on St. Patrick's Day?
A.) Its a color on Irelands Flag
B.) St.Patrick was known for wearing green
C.) It's said that wearing green makes you invisible to leprechauns (who like to pinch anyone they see)
C.) It's said that wearing green makes you invisible to leprechauns (who like to pinch anyone they see)!
So make sure to wear green on Friday!
200
How much beer is estimated to drank each year on St.Patricks day?
A.)10 million pints
B.) 13 million pints
C.)15 million pints
B.)13 million pints
On any given day 5.5 million pints of Guinness, the famous Irish stout brand, are consumed around the world. But on St. Patrick's Day, that number more than doubles to 13 million pints.
200
Is Ireland an island?
Yes.
200
According to folklore, what’s a leprechaun’s occupation?
A.)Wood worker
B.) Shoemaker
C.) Miner
B.) Shoemaker
300
Why is St. Patrick's Day celebrated on March 17?
It marks the day St. Patrick died in 461 A.D.
300
Even though it’s a big drinking day now, St. Patty’s Day used to be a dry holiday up until what decade?
A.)1950
B.)1960
C.)1970
C.)1970
300
What hearty Irish meal consists of red meat, carrots, onions and potatoes?
A.) Irish Stew
B.) Pot Roast
C.) Meatloaf
A.) Irish Stew
300
According to Irish Lore, what did Saint Patrick drive out of Ireland?
Snakes
300
How do you get a leprechaun to grant you a wish?
A.) Capture him
B.) Solve his riddle
C.) Win in a fight against them
DOUBLE POINTS: How do you get the leprechauns pot of gold?
A.)You must capture him!
DOUBLE POINTS: Find the end of the rainbow, as that is where it's said leprechauns bury their gold.
400
Saint Patrick wasn't actually Irish like many think. Where was he believed to have been born?
A.)America
B.)Wales
C.)China
B.)Wales
400
Which U.S. city was the first to dye a river green in honor of St. Patrick's Day?
A.)Columbus
B.) Pittsburgh
C.) Chicago
C.) Chicago
In 1962, the city of Chicago dyed the Chicago River green.
400
What meat and vegetable dish is a trademark St. Patrick's Day meal?
Corned beef and cabbage
400
What cheerful Irish greeting is often associated with St. Patrick’s Day?
Top of the morning to you!
400
When did the folklore of Leprechauns first begin?
A.)8th Century
B.) 12th Century
C.) 18th Century
A.) 8th Century
Most Leprechaun legends can be traced back to the 8th century tales of water spirits which were known as 'luchorpán' which means 'small body'. It is said that these spirits merged with a household fairy and developed a penchant for heavy drinking so no cellar was safe!
500
Why is the shamrock associated with St.Patricks day?
Legend has it that in the fourth century, St. Patrick used the shamrock as a way to teach the Irish people about the Holy Trinity of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
500
The shamrock was originally used to represent the father, son, and the holy spirit.
What is it said to represent today?
Faith, hope, and love
Occasionally, a fourth or “lucky” leaf appears on a single shamrock stem.
500
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What is the name of this dish?
Irish Soda Bread
500
What is the capital of Ireland?
Dublin
500
True or False: Leprechauns are a protected species.
TRUE!
Leprechauns are a protected species under European Union Law. Thanks to major lobbying that came about because of the above mentioned celebration of leprechauns in Carlingford, Co. Louth, Leprechauns have been protected since 2009 in a European Directive.