St. Patrick’s Day is tomorrow and now’s a good time to test your knowledge. “Today” threw together a list of trivia questions about the holiday and Irish traditions. See the full list of questions here.
Here are a few:
- Question: What's the oldest pub in Ireland? Answer: Sean's Bar in Westmeath.
- Question: According to folklore, what’s a leprechaun’s occupation? Answer: Shoemaker
- Question: What 1959 children’s movie helped shape the modern-day image of a leprechaun? Answer: “Darby O’Gill and the Little People”
- Question: Which breakfast cereal has “Lucky the Leprechaun” as its mascot? Answer: Lucky Charms
- Question: Which song is known as the unofficial anthem of Dublin, Ireland? Answer: “Molly Malone”
- Question: What cheerful Irish greeting is often associated with St. Patrick’s Day? Answer: “Top of the morning to you”
- Question: According to Irish folklore, what will you find at the end of a rainbow? Answer: A pot of gold
- Question: What meat and vegetable dish is a trademark St. Patrick's Day meal? Answer: Corned beef and cabbage
- Question: What do the three leaves of a shamrock represent according to Irish tradition? Answer: The Holy Trinity (Father, Son and Holy Spirit)
- Question: According to Wallethub, how many pints of Guinness are consumed on St. Patrick’s Day? Answer: More than 13 million worldwide
- Question: What’s the estimated market value of a leprechaun’s pot of gold (1,000 coins)? Answer: $1.92 million
- Question: What's the average number of drinks consumed per person on St. Patrick’s Day? Answer: 4.2
- Question: On average, how much money do consumers spend on St. Patrick’s Day? Answer: $42.33
- Question: Which St. Patrick’s Day activity is more popular: attending a parade or making a special dinner? Answer: Making a special dinner
- True or false: The first known St. Patrick's Day parade occurred in Ireland. Answer: False. The first recorded parade took place in St. Augustine, Florida.
Source: Today