Ireland
St Patricks Day
St Patricks Day Symbols
St Patricks Day Traditions
Potpourri
100
In what country was St. Patrick's Day started?
Ireland
100
On what day is St. Patrick's Day celebrated?
March 17
100
What lies at the end of the rainbow?
A pot of gold!
100
What creature comes to visit on St. Patrick's Day?
Leprechaun
100
In Ireland, what does the color green represent?
Hope
200
What is the capital of Ireland?
Dublin
200
What has become the symbol of St. Patricks day?
The Shamrock
200
Name 1 symbol of luck
Horseshoe or Clover (Shamrock)
200
How many leaves does a clover have?
Four
200
How big was the largest drawn Shamrock?
30 feet
100 feet
900 feet
1000 feet
The largest drawn Shamrock was created in Dublin, Ohio measuring over 1,000 feet
300
It has been said that most leprechauns live about ___ years.
A. 100
B. 300
300
300
What is the famous colour worn and decorated with for St. Patrick's Day?
Green
300
How many leaves does a shamrock have?
Three
300
Why do people wear green on St Patrick's day?
Tradition holds that wearing green make you invisible to Leprechauns who may steal your money
300
What cereal features a Leprechaun as its mascot
Lucky Charms
400
Name the 3 colors on the Irish flag.
400
Whats the common nickname for St Patrick´s day?
Paddy´s day
400
If you catch a leprechaun, what will happen?
He will grant you 3 wishes OR You get his gold
400
Which city has the largest St. Patrick's day parade in the world?
New York City
400
What was the original color of Saint Patrick's day?
Blue!
500
What language is spoken in Ireland other than English?
Gaelic
500
What animal did St Patrick supposedly drive out of Ireland?
Snake
500
What is a leprechaun's job?
A shoemaker OR a banker
500
What city dyes their river green on the Saturday before St Patrick's Day?
Chicago
500
Where was the first recorded St Patrick's Day Parade held?
St. Augustine Florida in 1601