Irish Symbols
What color is most associated with St. Patrick’s Day?
Green
What is the capital of Ireland?
Dublin
Who is St. Patrick the patron saint of?
Ireland
What color do people wear so they don’t get pinched?
Green
What salted meat and cabbage dish is popular on St. Patrick’s Day?
Corned beef and cabbage
What 3-leaf plant is a symbol of Ireland?
Shamrock
What colors are on the Irish flag?
Green, white, and orange
St. Patrick used the shamrock to explain what religious idea?
The Holy Trinity
What large celebrations happen in many cities?
Parades
What potato dish is common in Irish meals?
Mashed potatoes
What imaginary creature is said to guard a pot of gold?
Leprechaun
What language besides English is spoken in Ireland?
Gaelic/Irish
Was St. Patrick originally from Ireland?
No (he was from Britain)
What river is dyed green in Chicago each year?
Chicago River
What dark Irish bread is often served with meals?
Soda bread
What appears at the end of a rainbow in Irish folklore?
Pot of gold
Ireland is known as the Emerald what?
Isle
What day is St. Patrick’s Day celebrated?
March 17
What music is commonly played — bagpipes or mariachi?
Bagpipes
What green shake is popular at fast-food restaurants in March?
Shamrock Shake
What country is symbolized by a harp?
Ireland
What ocean is next to Ireland?
Atlantic Ocean
According to legend, St. Patrick drove what out of Ireland?
Snakes
What dance style is associated with Irish step dancers?
Irish step dancing
What famous Irish drink brand begins with “G”?
Guinness