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It\u2019s time to test the smarts of your friends and family with\u00a0these amazing St. Patrick\u2019s Day Trivia Questions and Answers<\/strong>. From Legends, History, Irish traditions to folklore, this fun Holiday Trivia for Paddy day will quiz you over everything green!<\/p>

A clever way to fill-in your little leprechauns about Patrick\u2019s day facts, this fantastic list of 52 St. Patrick’s Day fun questions<\/strong> is a wonderful holiday themed conversation starter for adults as well as kids.\u00a0<\/p>

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Be it your colleagues or kids, these St. Patrick\u2019s day Quiz questions will test your Irish IQ like no other and get them wondering why they celebrate this holiday in the first place.<\/p>

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This fun Paddy\u2019s Day trivia is a must try with family and friends. Print out the free St. Patrick\u2019s Day Trivia printable (at the end of the page) to see who is the lucky one to answer the most questions right. <\/p>

And don\u2019t be surprised, if your wits are tested with this fun family Quiz for St. Patrick\u2019s day! In case you are not feeling up to the challenge, we have got help! Check out St. Patrick\u2019s Day facts<\/a><\/strong> to quickly soak-up on everything regarding the green day. <\/p>

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1. What other name is St. Patrick\u2019s day also known as?<\/p>

Answer<\/strong>: The Feast of Saint Patrick!<\/p>

2. Who brought St. Patrick\u2019s Day to the United States?<\/p>

Answer<\/strong>: Irish Immigrants<\/p>

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3. What did St. Patrick use to describe the Holy Trinity?<\/p>

Answer<\/strong>: Three leaf Clover or Shamrock<\/p>

4. Where was the first St. Patrick\u2019s Day parade held in the United States of America?<\/p>

Answer<\/strong>: Boston was the first city to host St. Patrick\u2019s day.<\/p>

5. Which colour was originally associated with Paddy day?<\/p>

Answer<\/strong>: Blue<\/p>

6. According to Irish legends, which animal did St. Patrick drive out of Ireland completely and that has never returned to the country since?<\/p>

Answer<\/strong>: Snakes<\/p>

7. What was St. Patrick\u2019s real name?<\/p>

Answer<\/strong>: Maewyn Succat<\/p>

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8. What is a boxty?<\/p>

Answer<\/strong>: Boxty is the name given to Irish Potato cake.<\/p>

9. Which traditional Irish food is associated with St. Patrick\u2019s day celebrations?<\/p>

Answer<\/strong>: Corned Beef and Cabbage!<\/p>

10. Which river in the United States of America is dyed green to mark St. Patrick\u2019s day?<\/p>

Answer<\/strong>: Chicago River!<\/p>

11. Which drink is most consumed on Paddy day?<\/p>

Answer<\/strong>: Beer \u2013 Guinness is the favourite!<\/p>

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12. How many pints of Guinness are supposedly drunk on Saint Patrick\u2019s day?<\/p>

Answer<\/strong>: Nearly 13 million pints!<\/p>

13. Where did the tradition of drinking green beer on St. Paddy\u2019s day start?<\/p>

Answer<\/strong>: Schnerer Club of Morrisania in the Bronx!<\/p>

14. What does \u201cErin go bragh\u201d mean?<\/p>

Answer<\/strong>: It means \u2018Ireland Forever\u2019.<\/p>

15. Ireland is also called\u2026<\/p>

Answer<\/strong>: Emerald Isle<\/p>

16. What is the national emblem of Ireland?<\/p>

Answer<\/strong>: The Shamrock and The Harp.<\/p>

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Related:<\/strong> Make this 3D Shamrock Craft<\/a><\/strong><\/em> for Paddy day.<\/em><\/p>

17. What was the true intent behind St. Patrick\u2019s Day celebrations?<\/p>

Answer<\/strong>: St. Patrick\u2019s day is celebrated on the death anniversary of the patron saint of Ireland to honour his work in Ireland and bringing Christianity to the country.<\/p>

18. Which mythical, magical creature is associated with St. Patrick\u2019s day?<\/p>

Answer<\/strong>: Leprechauns!<\/p>

Quick Tip:<\/strong> Learn how Leprechauns & St. Patrick\u2019s Day<\/a><\/strong> are related.<\/em><\/p>

19. Where do Leprechauns hide their pots of gold?<\/p>

Answer<\/strong>: At the end of the rainbows!<\/p>

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Related: <\/em><\/strong>Make this beautiful Rainbow Pot of Gold \u2013 St. Patrick\u2019s Day Craft for Kids<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>

20. How do Leprechauns earn their gold?<\/p>

Answer<\/strong>: Leprechauns earn their gold by mending and making shoes.<\/p>

21. How many people visit New York\u2019s St. Patrick\u2019s Cathedral every year?<\/p>

Answer<\/strong>: Nearly 5.5 million!<\/p>

22. How many United States Presidents are believed to have Irish ancestry?<\/p>

Answer<\/strong>: 23!<\/p>

23. Till which year pubs were closed in Ireland on Patrick\u2019s day?<\/p>

Answer<\/strong>: 1970. Until then, Ireland celebrated St. Patrick\u2019s day as a dry day to pay religious respect!<\/p>

24. Which one place in Ireland legally allowed drinking on St. Patrick\u2019s Day between 1927 to 1961?<\/p>

Answer<\/strong>: The RDS Dog Show!<\/p>

25. What is the probability of finding a four leaf clover?<\/p>

Answer<\/strong>: 1 in 10,000!<\/p>

25. How long does the New York\u2019s St. Patrick\u2019s Day parade Last?<\/p>

Answer<\/strong>: Five hours \u2013 give and take!<\/p>

26. St. Patrick\u2019s Day holiday was switched from religious holiday to an official Irish public holiday in which year?<\/p>

Answer<\/strong>: <\/strong>1903.<\/p>

27. Which countries have a public holiday on St. Patrick\u2019s day?<\/p>

Answer<\/strong>: Ireland, Northern Ireland, Montserrat and the Canadian province of Newfoundland & Labrador.<\/p>

28. Which iconic monument in Australia is lit up green for Paddy day celebrations?<\/p>

Answer<\/strong>: Sydney Opera House<\/p>

29. How many Americans are believed to descend from Ireland?<\/p>

Answer<\/strong>: One in ten Americans is believed to be of Irish descent.<\/p>

30. Which iconic structure turns green in England to mark Saint Patrick\u2019s Day?<\/p>

Answer: <\/strong>The London Eye.<\/p>

31. Which city hosts the largest Saint Patrick’s Day parade in the world?<\/p>

Answer<\/strong>: New York City<\/p>

32. In which country was the first St. Patrick\u2019s day parade held?<\/p>

Answers<\/strong>: America<\/p>

33. What do the leaves of the four leafed clover signify?<\/p>

Answer<\/strong>: Hope, Love, Faith and Luck!<\/p>

35. Which city hosts the shortest St. Patrick\u2019s Day Parade? <\/p>

Answer<\/strong>: Hot Springs, Arkansas! The parade is just 98 feet long.<\/p>

36. Why do you wear green on Paddy day?<\/p>

Answer<\/strong>: To avoid being pinched from Leprechaun and to bring good luck!<\/p>

Related:<\/strong> Make this Cute <\/em>Leprechauns Gnome Craft for St. Patrick\u2019s day<\/a><\/em><\/strong>!<\/em><\/p>

37. When did Saint Patrick die?<\/p>

Answer<\/strong>: 17 March 461 CE<\/p>

38. In which year was the New York City\u2019s St Patrick\u2019s day parade cancelled for the first time since its inception? <\/p>

Answer<\/strong>: 2020 owing to COVID restrictions.<\/p>

39. Saint Patrick was the patron saint of which country?<\/p>

Answer<\/strong>: Ireland<\/p>

40. Where was Saint Patrick buried?<\/p>

Answer<\/strong>: Downpatrick Cathedral in County Down, Northern Ireland.<\/p>

41. What does the circle at the center of a Celtic cross represent?<\/p>

Answer<\/strong>: The Sun.<\/p>

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42. Which ethnicity is responsible for shifting St. Patrick\u2019s day from a religious holiday to a secular holiday in America?<\/p>

Answer<\/strong>: Irish-Americans<\/p>

43. How old was Saint Patrick when he was kidnapped and moved to Ireland?<\/p>

Answer<\/strong>: 16 years old!<\/p>

44. Which country hosts the largest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in South America?<\/p>

Answer<\/strong>: Argentina<\/p>

45. Which pagan holiday did Patrick\u2019s day replace?<\/p>

Answer<\/strong>: Spring Equinox or Ostrara!<\/p>

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46. Which breakfast cereal has \u201cLucky the Leprechaun\u201d as its mascot? <\/p>

Answer<\/strong>: <\/strong>Lucky Charms<\/p>

47. Who was the first Irish Catholic person to become the President of The United States? <\/p>

Answer<\/strong>: John F. Kennedy<\/p>

48. What do leprechauns do for a living according to Irish folklore?<\/p>

Answers<\/strong>: They are cobblers and earn their living mending and making shoes.<\/p>

49. Which iconic American skyscraper turns green to mark St. Patrick\u2019s Day?<\/p>

Answer<\/strong>: Empire State Building<\/p>

50. Where was the first St. Patrick\u2019s Day parade in Ireland held in 1903?<\/p>

Answer<\/strong>: Waterford, Ireland<\/p>

51. How many days does the St. Patrick’s Day Festival of Dublin last?<\/p>

Answer<\/strong>: 5 days!<\/p>

52. How long St. Patrick is believed to have taught in Ireland?<\/p>

Answer<\/strong>: Nearly 40 years!<\/p>

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