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St. Patrick’s Day Around the World
100

This man is the patron saint of Ireland.

Who is Saint Patrick

100

This three-leaf plant is used to explain the Holy Trinity.

What is a shamrock

100

This traditional Irish dance style features quick footwork and stiff upper bodies.

What is Irish step dancing

100

Finding one of these rare four-leaf plants is considered good luck.

What is a four-leaf clover

100

This American city dyes its river green each year.

What is Chicago

200

This country celebrates St. Patrick’s Day as a national holiday.

What is Ireland

200

People wear this color on March 17th to avoid getting pinched.

What is green

200

This holiday is celebrated every year on March 17th.

What is St. Patrick’s Day

200

This phrase is often said to wish someone good fortune on St. Patrick’s Day.

What is “The luck of the Irish”

200

This famous New York landmark is often lit green for the holiday.

What is the Empire State Building

300

St. Patrick was originally from this country before going to Ireland.

What is United Kingdom (Specifically Britain)

300

This mythical creature is said to guard a pot of gold.

What is a leprechaun

300

This instrument is commonly associated with traditional Irish music.

What is a fiddle (or harp)

300

This number is traditionally considered lucky in Ireland.

What is 7

300

This country outside of Ireland widely celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with parades and festivals.

What is the United States

400

This century is when St. Patrick lived.

What is the 5th century

400

This weather phenomenon supposedly appears at the end of a leprechaun’s treasure.

What is a rainbow

400

This famous castle is located in Dublin.

What is Dublin Castle

400

This precious metal is found in a leprechaun’s pot.

What is gold

400

This Irish capital city hosts a large St. Patrick’s Festival.

What is Dublin

500

This color was originally associated with St. Patrick before green became popular.

What is blue

500

This symbol represents Ireland and appears on many St. Patrick’s Day decorations.

What is a Celtic cross

500

This river in Chicago is dyed green every year for St. Patrick’s Day.

What is the Chicago River

500

This U.S. city hosts one of the largest St. Patrick’s Day parades.

What is New York City

500

This waterfall on the Canada–U.S. border is sometimes illuminated green for the holiday.

What is Niagara Falls