Statistics
What is the highest number of leaves recorded on a single clover stem?
56, according to the guinness book of world records
What country was St. Patrick the patron saint of?
Ireland
What's the symbol for gold on the Periodic Table of Elements?
Au
Which Canadian Landmark will turn green on March 17th?
Niagra Falls
What's the tagline for the breakfast cereal Lucky Charms?
"They're magically delicious"
What are the odds of finding a 4-leaf clover?
1 in 10 000
What animal was St. Patrick said to have driven our of Ireland?
Snakes
Where does the phrase, "Kiss me, I'm Irish," come from?
The phrase comes from the Blarney Stone legend, which is supposed to bring luck to you if you kiss it.
How long is the Montreal St. Patrick's day parade?
3 hours
What is Ireland's nickname?
The Emerald Isle
On average, how much money do consumers spend on St. Patrick’s Day?
$44.40
What day did St. Patrick die?
March 17th in 461 AD
The United States is home to the famous St. Patrick's Cathedral in which city?
New York, New York
Where was the first St. Patrick's Day parade in Canada?
Monteal
What Irish band had a Billboard Top 10 hit with the 1968 song "The Unicorn"?
The Irish Rovers
How many people march in the NYC St. Patrick’s Day parade?
Around 250 000
Saint Patrick wasn't actually Irish like many think. Where was he believed to have been born?
Scottland or Whales
What year did St. Patrick's Day go from being a strictly holy day for Catholics to an official Irish holiday?
1903
What year did the first Irish person come to Canada?
1661
How many pounds of green vegetable dye are now used to turn the Chicago River green?
40 pounds
What percentage of people plan to wear green on St. Patrick's day?
82%, according to history news
What was St. Patrick’s name when he was born?
Maewyn Succat
What did the term "green beer" refer to in the past, before the festive St. Patrick's Day beverage?
"Green beer" was a term used to describe beer that was too young or "green" to drink because it wasn't fully fermented yet. It's said that this "green beer" made people sick if ingested. The term is still used today, but the problem of "underaged beer" is a far less common one
What percentage of Canadians report their sole ethnic origins to be Irish?
10%, according to stats Can - this is roughly 4 million people
Which NHL team is formally known as the "St. Patrick's"?
Toronto Maple Leafs