Irish Traditions
What city dyes its river green every year on the Saturday before St. Patricks Day?
Chicago
Which green plant is the symbol of Ireland
Shamrock
There aren't any female leprechauns
true
What is the capital of Ireland?
Dublin
Saint Patrick was born in...?
Wales
Why are shamrocks often worn or displayed?
As a symbol of luck and good fortune
The green color became linked to St. Patrick's day in the late ___ century. Coinciding with the Irish independence movement
18th
How tall are leprechauns?
2-3 feet tall
Which musical instrument is a symbol of Ireland?
The harp
When Saint Patrick was 16 some ______ kidnapped him.
Pirates
What are the two foods associated with St. Patrick's Day?
Corned beef and cabbage
Some folklore suggests wearing green makes you invisible to leprechauns, who are said to do what to those who don't wear green?
Pinch
Where do leprechauns hide their gold coins?
At the end of rainbows
Which currency is used in Ireland?
Euro
The Pirates took him to Ireland where he became a...
Slave
What is the most popular beer on St. Patrick's Day?
Guiness
We normally picture leprechauns in green suits today, but what color did they wear according to Gaelic tradition?
Red
If someone captures a leprechaun, the leprechaun must...
Grant him three wishes
Which country does Ireland share a border with?
United Kingdom
After some years he ran away to _____ and became a priest.
France
True or False:
It is considered good luck to dunk a shamrock in a shot of whiskey, drink it, then throw the shamrock over your left shoulder at the end of the night.
True
It is called Drown The Shamrock
What was the original color associated with St. Patrick's Day?
Blue
What is a leprechaun's occupation?
Shoe maker
What is the nickname of the island of Ireland?
Emerald Isle
He returned to Ireland and taught the Irish about...
Christianity