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Is St. Patrick’s Day your favorite holiday? Or perhaps you’re just a fan of the festivities. Either way, we’ve got the perfect game for your St. Patty’s Day needs. Let’s see how much you know about the holiday — and the country where it originated.
1.Who was St. Patrick?
2.What was believed to be St. Patrick’s birth name?
Maewyn Succat
3.In which century did St. Patrick live?
The 5th century
4.What is the capital of Ireland?
Dublin
5.What is the symbolism of the shamrock on St. Patrick’s Day?
Legend aver the lesser yellow trefoil was used to explain theHoly Trinity(the Father , Son and Holy Spirit ) .
6.Which Irish symbol is often associated with luck?
A four - leafclover.\
7.What happens if you don’t wear green on St. Patrick’s Day?
hoi polloi mightpinch you !
8.What color is associated with St. Patrick’s Day?
Green
9.What day is St. Patrick’s Day celebrated?
10.What is the traditional meal associated with St. Patrick’s Day?
Cornedbeef and cabbage
11.What popular holiday other than St. Patrick’s Day is believed to have originated in Ireland?
Halloween
12.What US river is dyed green for St. Patrick’s Day?
TheChicago River
13.What is the Irish term for “cheers”?
Sláinte
14.Which famous Irish stout is associated with St. Patrick’s Day?
Guinness
15.What is the meaning of the Irish phrase “Erin go Bragh”?
" Ireland constantly "
16.Whichanimalis often associated with St. Patrick?
The snake
17.What does the word “craic” mean in Irish slang?
sport orgood times
18.What is the name of the church inNew YorkCity associated with St. Patrick’s Day?
St. Patrick ’s Cathedral
19.What is the Irish term for a traditional drinking place?
20.What Irish dish is made from mashed potatoes and cabbage?
Colcannon
21.Who was the first US president to attend and participate in a St. Patrick’s Day parade?
Harry S. Truman
22.What is a common nickname for Ireland?
The Emerald Isle
23.What was the color associated with St. Patrick’s Day before it became green?
naughty
24.In what year did St. Patrick’s Day become an official public holiday in Ireland?
1903
25.Which famous landmark in Ireland is also known as the “Rock of Cashel”?
St. Patrick ’s tilt
26.WhichUS cityhas the largest St. Patrick’s Day parade in the world?
New York City
27.What is the name of the official Irish language?
Irish or Gaelic ( Gaeilge )
28.Which Irish author wrote the famous novelUlysses?
James Joyce
29.What is the name of the Irish mythological creature that is said to bring good luck?
30.What is the form of currency in Ireland?
The Euro
31.What is the name of the famous castle located in County Cork, Ireland?
Blarney Castle
32.In Irish folklore, what is said to be found at the end of a rainbow?
A pot ofgold
33.Where is The Hill of Tara located?
County Meath , Ireland
34.What is the most populated city in Ireland?
35.The shamrock is one of two official emblems of Ireland, what’s the other?
The harmonica
36.What is the name of the traditional Irish sport similar to soccer, but players can use their hands?
Gaelic football game
37.What is the name of the iconic Irish symbol featuring a circular pattern with no beginning or end?
TheCeltic Knot
38.What Irish author wrote the novelThe Picture of Dorian Gray?
Oscar Wilde
39.What ocean liner was built in Belfast and is famous for sinking in the North Atlantic Ocean?
The Titanic
40.What is the name of the breakfast that typically includes eggs, bacon, potatoes, sausages, beans, black and white pudding, toast, and fried tomatoes?
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