What’s up fam? Are you ready to get your St. Patty’s on? Let’s do it right this year and test our knowledge with some printable St. Patrick’s Day trivia.
Irish Trivia
First things first, did you know that St. Patrick wasn’t actually Irish? Nope, he was born in Roman Britain but was kidnapped and taken to Ireland as a slave when he was a teenager. After escaping and returning to his family, he later went back to Ireland as a missionary.
How about some Irish language trivia? Do you know how to say “cheers” in Gaelic? It’s “slainte” (pronounced slawn-cha). And if you want to say “Happy St. Patrick’s Day”, you can say “Lá fhéile Pádraig sona dhaoibh” (pronounced law ay-luh paw-drig sun-uh gh-eev).
Green Trivia
So why do we wear green on St. Patrick’s Day? It’s said that wearing green makes you invisible to leprechauns, who will pinch you if you’re not wearing any green. But did you also know that blue was actually the original color associated with St. Patrick? It wasn’t until the 1700s that green became popular due to Ireland’s nickname as the “Emerald Isle”.
Another fun fact about green - did you know that it’s the most common favorite color in the world? It’s no wonder that it’s the color of nature, money, and envy.
St. Patrick’s Day Trivia
Finally, let’s get into some St. Patrick’s Day trivia. Did you know that Chicago has a annual tradition of coloring the Chicago River green? It started in 1962 and uses 45 pounds of green vegetable dye.
And speaking of traditions, did you know that corned beef and cabbage isn’t actually a traditional Irish dish? It’s thought to have originated in Irish-American communities in the late 19th century as a way to replace the more expensive bacon and potatoes that were typically eaten in Ireland.
Well, there you have it folks. Some quick and fun St. Patrick’s Day trivia to impress your friends and family. Now go put on your finest green gear and enjoy the festivities!
