Random St. Patrick's Day Questions | History | Traditions and Facts | Myths and Legends | Random Questions |
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Name 1 of 2 cities that dye the river green on March 17.
Chicago and San Antonio
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Why do Irish celebrate St. Patrick's Day on March 17th?
It's the day when St. Patrick's died
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What happened in Ireland when a person did not wear green on St. Patrick's Day?
They get pinched
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What Saint is one of the most important Irish saints?
St. Patrick
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How many years was Patrick a slave?
6
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What is always at the end of a rainbow?
St. Patrick's Day is the national day of Ireland. What three colors make the Irish flag?
Big pots of gold
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At what age was Patrick sold into slavory?
16
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What is the offical emblem of Ireland?
Harp
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An Irish legend is that St. Patrick drove these out of Ireland.
Snakes
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Name one of the two days pubs in Ireland closed.
Good Friday and Christmas
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What three colors make the Irish flag?
Green, White, and Orange
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What does the circle in the middle of the Celtic Cross represent?
The Sun
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Erin go Brah means this in Irish.
Ireland Forever
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What is the famous stone set into the wall of a castle in County Cork?
Blarney Stone
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What Irish Actor played James Bond?
Pierce Brosnan
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What city had the first St. Patrick's Day parade?
Boston
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What is Ireland's nickname?
Emerald Isle
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This style of ring has 2 hands holding a heart.
Claddagh
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What is the traditional craft practiced by leprechauns?
Making shoes
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Many last names begin with "Mac" which means what?
"son of"
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Where was St. Patrick born?
England
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What is the longest river in Ireland?
Shannon
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What does the color orange represent in the Ireland flag?
Protestant
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St. Brigid turned water into what beverage?
Milk or Beer
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What does the shamrock symbolize?
the holy trinity
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