history
When is St Patrick's Day celebrated?
March 17
What color is traditionally associated with St. Patrick's Day?
green
What is the official language of Ireland?
Irish (Gaelic)
What city claims to have the oldest St. Patrick's Day parade in the world?
New York City
What year was the first St. Patrick's Day parade in New York City?
1762
In Irish tradition, what plant is a symbol of St. Patrick's Day?
Shamrock
What is the capital of Ireland?
Dublin
What does the Irish word "craic" mean?
Fun and enjoyment
Which American city dyes its river green for St. Patrick's Day?
Chicago
What mythical creature is associated with St. Patrick's Day?
Leprechaun
What sport is commonly associated with St. Patrick's Day?
Hurling
What is the traditional Irish funeral song?
Danny Boy
Who was the first U.S. president to attend a St. Patrick's Day parade?
Harry S. Truman
What is the leprechaun's profession?
Shoemaker
What does "uisce beatha" mean?
Water of life
What is the Irish term for a mischievous fairy?
Pooka
What was St. Patrick's birth name?
Maewyn Succat
What type of beer is commonly dyed green for St. Patrick's Day?
Lager
What is the longest river in Ireland?
River Shannon
What does St. Patrick's Day celebrate?
The arrival of Christianity in Ireland