General Knowledge
What date is St. Patrick's Day every year
March 17th
What is a four leaf clover supposed to give you?
Luck
What should you wear on St. Patrick's Day
Green
What is the national flower/emblem of Ireland?
The Shamrock
What does the ‘www’ in a website URL stand for?
World Wide Web
Of which country is Saint Patrick the patron saint?
Ireland
St. Patrick was originally associated with what color?
Blue
What American city has dyed its river green every St. Patrick’s Day since 1962?
Chicago
Where was the real Saint Patrick born?
Britain
What is the closest planet to the sun
Mercury
What are the colors of the Irish flag?
Green, white, and orange.
How do leprechauns earn their gold?
Making and Mending Shoes
Name the giant, iconic ferris wheel that turns green to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day in England.
The London Eye
Irish lore says what animal did St Patrick drive out of Ireland?
Snakes
What is the process called when a plant uses sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to produce glucose and oxygen?
Photosynthesis
Why is St. Patrick's Day on that specific day?
Because that is the day St. Patrick died
What’s the highest number of leaves ever recorded on a single clover stem?
63
What’s the oldest and largest St. Patrick's Day Parade in the world?
The New York City Saint Patrick’s Day Parade, first held in 1762.
What was St. Patrick’s name when he was born?
Maewyn Succat.
(may-win sue-cat)
How many bones do adult humans have?
206
What is another name for Ireland?
The Emerald Isle
Name the marshmallow “charms” in Lucky Charms cereal.
Magical marshmallow hearts, stars, horseshoes, clovers, blue moons, unicorns, rainbows, and tasty red balloons.
What is the traditional main dish served at many St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in America?
Corned beef and cabbage.
Where is St. Patrick buried?
No one knows exactly where he is buried, but Down Cathedral in Northern Ireland is the most widely accepted location.
Which is the longest river in the world?
The Nile