St Patrick's Day Trivia and Answers

Saint Patrick's Day is a special day not just for the Irish but for so many Christians as well. Here at TQN we have compiled a fun little collection of trivia questions that should be easy peasy to anyone

Challenge yourself with a St Patrick's Day Trivia Quiz!

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It is customary for the Irish prime minister (Taoiseach) to give the U.S. President what symbolic gift on St. Patrick's Day?

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Answer: A shamrock bowl
In the course of celebrating Saint Patrick's Day, it is customary for the Taoiseach (Irish head of state) to pay a courtesy call on the President of the United States at the White House and present him/her with a bowl of shamrock. This tradition began as far back as in 1952.

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In which country was St. Patrick born?

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Answer: Britain
Despite being the main and foremost patron saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick wasn't actually born in Ireland. He was born in Britain.

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Which of the following beverages is the most widely consumed on St. Patrick's Day?

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Answer: Beer
Despite its strong religious undertones, St. Patrick's Day is one of the most famous drinking holidays in the world. According to reports, the sales of beer increase by over 150% on this holiday. And of all the various brands of beer, Guinness is the most consumed during this celebration.

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St. Patrick wrote in his Declaration that when he was 16 years what happened?

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Answer: He was captured
According to his own writings, St. Patrick said he was was captured by Irish pirates when he was 16 years old. They kept him as a slave for several years.

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Which of the following is one of the significances of St. Patrick's Day?

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Answer: It commemorates the introduction of Christianity to Ireland.
The day is celebrated to honor the life of St. Patrick and the birth of Christianity in Ireland.

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When caught not wearing green colored attire or clothing on Saint Patrick's Day, what traditionally happens to you?

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Answer: You're pinched in an affectionate manner
Traditionally, everyone is required to put on green colored clothing and accessories on Saint Patrick's Day so that they become invisible to leprechauns (who can't see green). And since leprechauns like pinching people they see, those who don't wear green are accordingly pinched.

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In the United States, it is traditional to plant what seeds on St. Patrick's Day?

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Answer: Pea seeds
It's a common tradition in America for people to plant pea seeds on St. Patrick's Day. According to this tradition, planting the peas brings good fortune to the planter.

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In which century did the Catholic Church make St. Patrick's Day an official day to be observed?

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Answer: 17th Century
By the 17th century, the Catholic Church and other churches had began observing 17th March as a feast day for St. Patrick.

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Before the color green, there was another color previously associated with the celebration of St. Patrick's Day. Which color was this?

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Answer: Blue
Today, it is a tradition to wear green clothes on St. Patrick's Day. However, this hasn't always been the case. Wearing blue was initially a staple of this holiday.

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What is the name of the saint who introduced Christianity to Ireland during AD 453?

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Answer: St. Patrick
St. Patrick (who is also called the "Apostle of Ireland") was a Christian missionary known for introducing the people of Ireland to Christianity. He reportedly did this in the AD 400s.



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