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The first-ever St. Patrick’s Day Parade in 1762 didn’t take place in Ireland as you might have thought. Where did it take place?
USA
Before becoming a priest, Saint Patrick was abducted and brought to Northern Ireland at what age?
Age 16
What is the national flower/emblem of Ireland?
The Shamrock
True or false? Saint Patrick drove out hordes of snakes from Ireland?
false
According to Irish superstition, on which day of the week is it unlucky to get married?
Saturday
Each year in Chicago since 1962, the Plumber Union dyes what Kelly green?
The river
What iconic structure turns green to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day in England?
The London Eye (ferris wheel)
corned beef or cabbage
According to folklore, if you catch a leprechaun, he’ll promise you a pot of gold if you let him go.
What must you do to get it?
A. Give him a 4 leaf clover
B. Never take your eyes off him
c. Throw a penny in a wishing pond
D. Offer to wash his feet
B. Never take your eyes off him
What is the traditional profession for a leprechaun?
A. Blacksmith
B. Cobbler
C. Computer Programmer
D. Chef
A. Blacksmith
To celebrate St. Patty’s Day in Ireland, Dublin hosts a huge festival that lasts how many days?
4 days
In the 17th century, green became associated with St. Patrick’s Day. What color was associated with the holiday originally?
blue
When is Saint Patrick's Day celebrated?
March 17
True or False? St. Patrick was born in Ireland?
False
A shamrock usually has how many leaves?
Three (3)
What mythological being is a part of St. Patrick’s Day lore and Irish culture?
Leprechauns
What are the odds of finding a four-leaf clover? 1 in ____??
10,000
Why, traditionally, do people wear green on Saint Patrick’s day?
to avoid being pinched
According to tradition, each leaf of a four-leaf clover represents something: faith, hope, luck and ...
A. Happiness
B. Love
C. Stardom
B. LOVE
How long is the world's shortest Saint Patrick's Day parade?
A. 1 mile
B. 26 yards
C. 26 feet
D. 98 feet
B. 26 yards
What major Catholic holiday does St. Patrick’s Day occur during?
Lent
How many people visit New York’s St. Patrick’s Cathedral each year? Hint: How many million??
5.5 million
What is the widely recognized color that is now associated with Saint Patrick?
green
Some say St. Patrick's Day is the luckiest day of the year to do which one?
A. Leave on a journey
B. Be born
C. Get married
D. Join a rock band
C. Get married
Europe