True or False: Gaelic is the official Irish language
TRUE
True or False: St.Patrick was actually British, not Irish
TRUE
St. Patrick was actually British! After being forced into slavery by Irish pirates, he turned to his Christian faith and became one of the first people to bring the religion to the country.
True or False: The Shamrock has 4 leaves
FALSE, it has 3!
True or False: The leprechaun is a trickster fairy
TRUE
The fairies of Irish tradition were thought to be spiteful, capricious creatures whose magic could make you happy one day and kill you the next.
True or False: Someone who has a "green thumb" is good at gardening
TRUE
Name the 3 colours on the Irish flag
Green, white, and orange
In what country was St. Patrick's Day started?
Ireland
What lies at the end of the rainbow?
Pot of gold
What colour do we wear on St Patrick's Day?
Green
"The grass is always greener on the other side" means...
The belief that someone else's circumstance can look better than your current situation
What currency do they use in Ireland?
a) Euro
b) Rupee
c) Yen
a) Euro
What religion did Saint Patrick bring to Ireland?
a) Christianity
b) Buddhism
c) Leprachaunism
a) Christianity
What creature comes to visit on St. Patrick's Day?
The Leprechaun
What does the shamrock symbolize?
a) The Holy Trinity
b) Luck
c) Hospitality
a),
He is said to have used the three leaflets of the shamrock to explain the concept of the Holy Trinity.
Having a "Green Streak" is to have...
a) An interest in environmental conservation
b) Good luck
c) A love of veggies
a) An interest in environmental conservation
Which instrument can you see on the Irish euro coin?
a) Bagpipes
b) Flute
c) Harp
d) Guitar
c) Harp
Which city boasts the largest St. Patrick's Day parade in the world?
a) Los Angeles
b) New York City
c) Detroit
b) New York City
What's the symbol for gold on the Periodic Table of Elements?
a) NaCl
b) Ag
c) Au
c) Au
What city dyes its river green for St. Partricks day?
a) New York
b) Dallas
c) Los Vagas
d) Chicago
d) Chicago!
The "Green-eyed monster" is a personification of this emotion
a) Hunger
b) Anger
c) Jealousy
d) Fear
c) Jealousy
What is the capital of Ireland?
Dublin
When is St.Patrick's day?
March 17th!
Name 3 symbols of luck
Horseshoe, Clover, Wishbone, Ladybugs, Heads Up Penny
What animal does the legend says Saint Patrick drive out of Ireland?
Snakes
A person who is new and unexperienced in a particular field has a...
Greenhorn