Irish Culture and Luck

According to Irish culture, what are two ways to get on luck's good side?

• Finding a four-leaf clover and kissing the Blarney Stone

• Crossing a black cat's path and breaking a mirror

• Walking under a ladder and throwing salt over your shoulder

• Carrying a rabbit's foot and seeing a rainbow

Who coined the phrase "The Luck of the Irish"? And when?

• An Irish poet in the 18th century

• American businessmen during the gold and silver rush years

• British soldiers during the Anglo-Irish War

• Irish immigrants in the early 20th century

What is the definition of "coined"?

• To create a new phrase or term

• To mint new currency

• To discover something by chance

• To establish a new law

Who used the shamrock to teach Christianity to pagans?

• Saint Patrick

• Saint Benedict

• Saint Francis

• Saint Peter

What is the definition of "pagan"?

• A person who believes in all religions

• A person who believes in more than one god

• A person who does not believe in any religion

• A person holding religious beliefs other than those of the main world religions

List the 4 things each leaf of a four-leaf clover is said to symbolize.

• Hope, faith, love, and luck

• Peace, prosperity, fortune, and health

• Joy, wealth, happiness, and energy

• Sun, moon, stars, and earth

What is the tricky part of kissing the Blarney Stone?

• It is located at the top of a tower

• It is underwater

• It is hidden in a secret chamber

• It is covered in thorns

Why was the foot of a rabbit considered lucky?

• Rabbits are known to be magical creatures

• It was a symbol of fertility and abundance

• It was believed to ward off evil spirits

• Rabbits were sacred animals in ancient religions

What does legend say if you catch a leprechaun?

• He will grant you three wishes

• He will give you a pot of gold

• He will turn you into a leprechaun

• He will lead you to the end of a rainbow

What are two myths related to the horseshoe?

• It brings good luck and wards off witches

• It brings eternal life and unlimited wealth

• It can cure diseases and predict the future

• It represents strength and breaks curses