St. Patrick's Day Food
This starchy vegetable is the main ingredient in many Irish foods. (Hint: The Irish _____ famine).
What are potatoes
This country east of Britain is where St. Patrick became famous
What is Ireland?
This famous stout (dark beer) is known for its harp logo.
What is Guinness?
This is something you will get on St. Patrick's day if you do not wear green.
What is a pinch
True or False: St. Patrick's day has always been a party holiday in Ireland
False - it is a religious holiday!
This popular cereal has many Irish themed marshmallows and a leprechaun mascot.
What are Lucky Charms?
Saint Patrick made this three leafed plant famous
What is the shamrock (or clover)
These brightly colored, minty milkshakes are sold at McDonalds.
What is a Shamrock Shake?
This Texas city dyes their river green for St. Patrick's day... But some say it is already green year round.
What is San Antonio
True or False: The official color of St. Patrick's day was originally blue
True! Blue was a color tied to the British nobility.
This quick bread uses baking soda instead of yeast and often has a cross sliced into the top
What is Soda Bread
This sign of luck is used to repel evil spirits, fairies, and witches. Some animals also use it as shoes.
What is a horseshoe?
This strong, dark drink is non alcoholic and usually paired with milk and biscuits.
What is Irish Tea
This color helps you avoid being pinched by your friends if you wear it today.
What is Green
True or False: Ireland has no wild snakes
True!
Despite it being called a pie, this savory dish has minced meat, vegetables, and mashed potatoes.
What is Shepherd's Pie?
The mythical figure hides his pot of gold at the end of a rainbow
What is a leprechaun?
What is an Irish Coffee
This American City has dyed its river green on St. Patrick's day since 1962.
What is Chicago?
True or False: Saint Patrick is from Ireland
False! he was born in Britain
Often served with "bangers" (AKA pork sausages) this dish consists of creamy mashed potatoes mixed with kale or cabbage
What is Colcannon
This stringed musical instrument is the national emblem of Ireland - and Guinness!
What is a harp?
This 1780 whiskey is the best selling Irish spirit in the world.
What is Jameson?
New York's first Saint Patrick's Day parade in 1762 was conducted by Irish men in this army. (Hint: it is not the American Army)
What is the British Army?
True or False: corned beef and cabbage is an Irish Meal eaten on St. Patrick's Day
False - this meal is an American Irish tradition