The Real Saint Patrick
The Holiday
Symbols
Traditions
Jokes
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What animal did St. Patrick allegedly drive out of Ireland?
Snakes
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 color do we wear on St Patrick's Day?
Green
100
What do you get when you put two Leprechauns together.
A lot of small talk.
200
What position did St. Patrick have when he arrived in Ireland at age 16?
A slave / shephard
200
In Ireland, what does the colour green stand for?
Spring / Greenness of Ireland / Emerald Isle
200
What does the shamrock represent?
The Holy Trinity / Good Luck
200
What is a leprechaun?
A type of fairy
200
When is an Irish potato not an Irish potato?
When it's a French Fry.
400
What was St. Patrick's profession when he returned to Ireland at the age of 47?
Missionary
400
According to legend, if you catch a leprechaun what will happen?
He will grant you 3 wishes.
400
What creature comes to visit on St. Patrick's Day?
Leprechaun
400
What happens if someone does not wear green on St Patrick's day?
They get pinched!
400
Why should you never iron a four-leafed clover?
You don't want to press your luck.
800
Where was St. Patrick born?
Britain / Wales
800
Why is St. Patrick's Day celebrated on March 17th every year?
That is the day of St. Patrick's death
800
Name the 3 colours on the Irish flag (in the correct order)
800
Where is the most famous of all churches dedicated to St. Patrick?
Dublin
800
Why do frogs love St. Patrick's Day?
They are always wearing green.
1000
Who told St. Patrick to return to Ireland after he had escaped?
Allegedly, an angel told St. Patrick that he needed to return to Ireland and convert the nation to Christianity
1000
What were forced to be closed on St Patrick’s Day in Ireland until the 1970s?
Pubs (Bars)
1000
What does the phrase Erin go Bragh mean?
Ireland Forever
1000
What city dyes their river green on the Saturday before St Patricks Day?
Chicago
1000
Why should you never lend money to a leprechaun?
They always come up short.