St. Patrick's Day Trivia
What major Catholic holiday does St. Patrick's Day occur during?
Lent
What is the Irish drink most commonly consumed on St. Patrick’s Day?
A) Whiskey
B) Guinness
C) Irish Coffee
D) Baileys
B) Guinness
St. Patrick was originally associated with what color?
Blue
According to Irish legend, what did St. Patrick use to drive the snakes out of Ireland?
A) A holy sword
B) His voice
C) A magical staff
D) A drumbeat
B) His voice
While the legend of St. Patrick driving the snakes out is symbolic, it’s often said that he used his preaching and voice to banish evil from Ireland, symbolized by the snakes.
What American city has dyed its river green every St. Patrick's Day since 1962?
Chicago.
Which U.S. city is home to the first-ever recorded St. Patrick's Day parade, held in 1762?
A) Boston
B) Philadelphia
C) Chicago
D) New York City
D) New York City
St. Paddy's Day is celebrated annually on March 17, which is the anniversary of what?
Saint Patrick's death, not his birthday, like some people assume.
In which year did St. Patrick’s Day first become a public holiday in Ireland?
A) 1780
B) 1903
C) 1922
D) 1970
B) 1903
Before becoming a priest, Saint Patrick was abducted and brought to Northern Ireland at what age?
16
What is the Irish custom of "drowning the shamrock" on St. Patrick's Day?
A) Throwing a shamrock into the River Shannon
B) Submerging a shamrock in a pint of whiskey or beer
C) Burning a shamrock as an offering
D) Using shamrocks as confetti in parades
B) Submerging a shamrock in a pint of whiskey or beer.
This custom was believed to bring good luck for the year ahead.