Lake of the Ozarks Vacation Rentals: St. Patrick's Day Fun Facts

Today is St. Patrick's Day, a day to put on your green, grab your friends and have a great time! While we all know St. Patrick's Day is an Irish holiday where you dress up in green, how much do you really know about this fun holiday? Find out by answering the trivia questions below:

St. Patrick's Day Trivia Questions

1. Who was St. Patrick?

A. A British man who was captured and enslaved in Ireland
B. An Irish monk who banished snakes from Ireland
C. A French sailor who was captured by Irish pirates
D. An Irish monk who saved his countrymen by warning of a British invasion

2. What did St. Patrick use shamrocks for?

A. As medicine because of their healing power
B. To bring good luck
C. To symbolize the uniting of France, Britain and Ireland
D. To explain the Holy Trinity

3. According to legend, what did St. Patrick chase out of Ireland?

A. Christians
B. Snakes
C. Demons
D. Leprechauns

4. St. Patrick's Day is celebrated to commemorate what event?

A. The birth of St. Patrick
B. The death of St. Patrick
C. The day St. Patrick drove snakes out of Ireland
D. The day St. Patrick moved to Ireland

5. In the United States, where and when was the first St. Patrick's Day parade held?

A. Boston 1809
B. New York 1762
C. Philadelphia 1798
D. Providence 1821

6. While we associate green with St. Patrick's Day, what color was originally associated with this Saint?

A. White
B. Orange
C. Blue
D. Red

7. According to legend, what should you never do if you catch a leprechaun?

A. Feed him
B. Kiss him
C. Wash him
D. Let him out of your sight

8. What profession does the leprechaun supposedly practice?

A. Shoemaker
B. Teacher
C. Blacksmith
D. Goldsmith

9. How many leaves does a shamrock have?

A. Four
B. Two
C. Five
D. Three

10. What does "Erin go braugh" mean?

A. Ireland Forever
B. I'm Irish
C. Bottoms Up
D. Spring is Here

11. Approximately how many Americans are of Irish ancestry?

A. 9.4 million
B. 17.3 million
C. 33.7 million
D. 53.8 million

ANSWERS

1. A - A British man who was captured and enslaved in Ireland
2. D - To explain the Holy Trinity
3. B - Snakes
4. B - The death of St. Patrick
5. B - New York 1762
6. C - Blue
7. D - Let him out of your sight
8. A - Shoemaker
9. D - Three
10. A - Ireland Forever
11. C - 33.7 million

Ask your friends and family these fun trivia questions when you're celebrating this weekend! Happy St. Patrick's Day from Your Lake Vacation! If you haven't started making your spring, and even summer, vacation plans yet, now's the time to do it. We have a variety of homes and condos at the Lake of the Ozarks to accommodate any size group. Visit our website or give us a call at 877-284-0267 today!

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You better grab your green unless you want to get pinched because St. Patrick's Day is here! This holiday is celebrated all around the world, with each country and city having their own special traditions. In celebration of this fun holiday, Your Lake Vacation brings you some St. Patrick's Day Trivia! How much do you know about this Irish holiday?

ST. PATRICK'S DAY TRIVIA

1. Where was the first St. Patrick's Day Parade held?

A. Ireland

B. Boston

C. New York City

D. New Orleans

2. When did St. Patrick's Day become a national holiday in Ireland?

A. 1903

B. 1931

C. 1922

D. 1917

3. St. Patrick used what to teach about the holy trinity?

A. Water

B. Egg

C. Triangle

D. 3-Leaf Clover

4. In what year did Chicago first dye its river green for St. Patrick's Day?

A. 1962

B. 1954

C. 1972

D. 1981

5. What day in St. Patrick's life does March 17 represent?

A. The day he was born.

B. The day he died.

C. The day he got married.

D. The day he became a saint.

6. What 4 states have cities named Shamrock?

A. Nebrasksa, Texas, Oklahoma, Virginia

B. Iowa, Indiana, Texas, Oklahoma

C. West Virginia, Texas, Oklahoma, Indiana

D. West Virginia, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska

7. According to legend, what should you never do if you catch a leprechaun?

A. Take your eyes off him.

B. Let him go.

C. Feed him.

D. Take him inside.

8. What 3 colors does the Irish flag have?

A. Green, White, Red

B. Green, White, Yellow

C. Green, White, Orange

D. Green, Orange, Blue

9. What is an Irish dance called?

A. Jive

B. Jig

C. Boogie

D. Frolic

10. What is a traditional meal eaten on St. Patrick's Day?

A. Chicken and Cabbage

B. Turkey and Stuffing

C. Ham and Potatoes

D. Corned Beef and Cabbage

ANSWERS

1. B - Boston

2. A - 1903

3. D - 3-Leaf Clover

4. A - 1962

5. B - The day he died.

6. C - West Virginia, Texas, Oklahoma, Indiana

7. A - Take your eyes off him.

8. C - Green, White, Orange

9. B - Jig

10. D - Corned Beef and Cabbage

Happy St. Patrick's Day from Your Lake Vacation! If you planning a trip to the Lake for any of the upcoming holidays or events, give us a call at 877-284-0267. We have the best selection of vacation rentals at the Lake of the Ozarks. From one bedroom condos to seven bedroom homes, we have something to fit everyone's vacation needs. Now is the time to book for the 2015 Season!

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Friday, March 17, 2017

How Much Do You Know About St. Patrick's Day?

St. Patrick's Day Trivia Questions

1. Who was St. Patrick?

2. What did St. Patrick use shamrocks for?

3. According to legend, what did St. Patrick chase out of Ireland?

4. St. Patrick's Day is celebrated to commemorate what event?

5. In the United States, where and when was the first St. Patrick's Day parade held?

6. While we associate green with St. Patrick's Day, what color was originally associated with this Saint?

7. According to legend, what should you never do if you catch a leprechaun?

8. What profession does the leprechaun supposedly practice?

9. How many leaves does a shamrock have?

10. What does "Erin go braugh" mean?

11. Approximately how many Americans are of Irish ancestry?

ANSWERS

Monday, March 16, 2015

How Much Do You Know About St. Patrick's Day?

ST. PATRICK'S DAY TRIVIA

1. Where was the first St. Patrick's Day Parade held?

2. When did St. Patrick's Day become a national holiday in Ireland?

3. St. Patrick used what to teach about the holy trinity?

4. In what year did Chicago first dye its river green for St. Patrick's Day?

5. What day in St. Patrick's life does March 17 represent?

6. What 4 states have cities named Shamrock?

7. According to legend, what should you never do if you catch a leprechaun?

8. What 3 colors does the Irish flag have?

9. What is an Irish dance called?

10. What is a traditional meal eaten on St. Patrick's Day?

ANSWERS

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Friday, March 17, 2017

How Much Do You Know About St. Patrick's Day?

St. Patrick's Day Trivia Questions

1. Who was St. Patrick?

2. What did St. Patrick use shamrocks for?

3. According to legend, what did St. Patrick chase out of Ireland?

4. St. Patrick's Day is celebrated to commemorate what event?

5. In the United States, where and when was the first St. Patrick's Day parade held?

6. While we associate green with St. Patrick's Day, what color was originally associated with this Saint?

7. According to legend, what should you never do if you catch a leprechaun?

8. What profession does the leprechaun supposedly practice?

9. How many leaves does a shamrock have?

10. What does "Erin go braugh" mean?

11. Approximately how many Americans are of Irish ancestry?

**ANSWERS**

Monday, March 16, 2015

How Much Do You Know About St. Patrick's Day?

ST. PATRICK'S DAY TRIVIA

1. Where was the first St. Patrick's Day Parade held?

2. When did St. Patrick's Day become a national holiday in Ireland?

3. St. Patrick used what to teach about the holy trinity?

4. In what year did Chicago first dye its river green for St. Patrick's Day?

5. What day in St. Patrick's life does March 17 represent?

6. What 4 states have cities named Shamrock?

7. According to legend, what should you never do if you catch a leprechaun?

8. What 3 colors does the Irish flag have?

9. What is an Irish dance called?

10. What is a traditional meal eaten on St. Patrick's Day?

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