Green
Leprechauns
Film
History and Tradition
Ireland & the U.S.
100

Each year in Chicago since 1962, the Plumbers Union dyes what Kelly Green?

The Chicago River

100

Which breakfast cereal has “Lucky the Leprechaun” as its mascot?

Lucky Charms

100
On its premiere, it was the highest rated Disney Channel Original Movie ever. It airs each year on the Disney Channel on Saint Patrick's Day.

The Luck of the Irish

100

Saint Patrick wasn't actually Irish like many think. Where was he believed to have been born?

Scotland or Wales

100

According to Irish folklore, what animal did St. Patrick drive out of Ireland?

Snakes

200

What iconic structure turns green to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day in England?

The London Eye

200

According to folklore, what is a leprechaun’s occupation?

Shoemaker

200

Located in Northern Ireland, what popular TV show used a beech-tree lined walkway known as The Dark Hedges" as the road to King's Landing?

Game of Thrones

200

To celebrate Saint Patrick's Day in Ireland, Dublin hosts a huge festival that lasts how many days? 

Four days

200

What is the traditional main dish served at many St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in America?

Corned Beef and Cabbage

300

What is the only primary not used to make the color green?

Red
300

Jayson Tatum is the star player on this Boston sports team.

Celtics

300

“The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,” written by Irish-born author C.S. Lewis, takes place in what mythical land?

Narnia

300

Where was the first St. Patrick's Day parade in Ireland held?

Waterford

300

What North American waterway did Irish immigrants help build?

The Erie Canal

400

In the 17th century, green became associated with Saint Patrick's Day. What color was associated with the holiday originally?

Blue
400

The star linebacker on this college football team was accused of faking his girlfriend's death...she turned out to not be real at all. 

Notre Dame
400

Which best-selling Irish band features Larry Mullen, Adam Clayton, the Edge and Bono?

U2

400

Up until the 1970s, pubs were closed in Ireland on St. Patrick’s Day—what place was the one exception?

Beer vendors were allowed at the big national dog show, which was always held on St. Patrick's Day.

400

There's a tradition that Irish government leaders give United States presidents shamrocks on St. Patrick's Day dating back to 1952 when John Hearne sent some to which former U.S. president?

President Harry Truman

500

Green hasn't always been associated with Saint Patrick's Day. That actually didn't happen until when?

1798

500

What must a leprechaun divulge if captured?

Where to find hidden treasure

500

In this 2010 film starring Amy Adams, the main character flies to Ireland to propose to her boyfriend.

Leap Year

500

What was Saint Patrick's Day originally meant to celebrate?

It was a day honoring Saint Patrick for introducing Christianity to Ireland in the 5th century

500

As of 2019, what percentage of U.S. residents claim to have Irish ancestry?

9.2%