St. Patrick
What are the colors of Ireland's flag?
Green, white, and orange.
What color do people wear?
Green
What is a shamrock?
Which Irish dish, traditionally served on St. Patrick’s Day, consists of mashed potatoes, cabbage, and scallions?
a) Bangers and mash
b) Colcannon
c) Shepherd’s pie
d) Irish stew
Answer: b) Colcannon
How many people visit New York's St. Patrick’s Cathedral's every year?
A) 100,000 people
B) 2 million people
C) 10 million people
D) 5.5 million people
D) 5.5 million people
Some people say this happens to you if you don't wear green
a pinch
St. Patrick’s Day was originally a religious holiday in Ireland. What was one thing that was traditionally banned on this day until the 1970s?
A) Drinking alcohol
B) Parades
C) Wearing shamrocks in churches
D) Playing loud music in pubs
A) Drinking alcohol
What is a leprechaun?
An irish fairy! He is dressed like a shoemaker with pointed ears and a hat. (They are meant to be unfriendly)!
Name ONE food traditionally eaten on St. Patrick's Day
corned beef and cabbage
soda bread
shepard's pie
Where was St. Patrick actually from?
Britian
Why is St. Patrick's Day celebrated on March 17?
it is the anniversary of the death of St Patrick (the patron saint of Ireland)
Where is the biggest St. Patrick's Day parade?
New York CITY!!
Why is the shamrock associated with St. Patrick?
It is supposed to symbolize the Holy Trinity (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit).
What vegetable "has eyes" and tastes great mashed or fried?
Potatoes
What was the original color associated with St. Patrick's day?
Blue
Name ONE other country that holds St. Patrick's Day parades
Japan
Argentina
Germany
What happens in Chicago?
The river is dyed green every year to celebrate St. Patrick's Day
What famous cereal is associated with leprechauns?
Lucky charms!
What country ACTUALLY invented the "corned beef and cabbage" dish?
America
How many Americans have Irish ancestry?
33 million Americans
What year was St. Patrick’s Day first officially recognized as a public holiday in Ireland?
A) 1631
B) 1745
C) 1903
D) 1922
Answer: C) 1903
What did St. Patrick supposedly drive out of Ireland?
Snakes (although this is likely a myth!!!)
What type of meat is traditionally eaten on St. Patrick's Day?
Corned beef
Which of these is a traditional Irish soda bread ingredient that is often used in authentic recipes for St. Patrick's Day?
a) Honey
b) Baking soda
c) Yeast
d) Molasses
Answer: b) Baking soda
Q: The Celtic harp is an official symbol of Ireland. Which famous Irish company uses it in their logo, but in reverse?
A) Jameson Irish Whiskey
B) Guinness
C) Kerrygold Butter
D) Aer Lingus
B) Guinness