Tomorrow is St. Patrick’s Day, a time to celebrate all things Irish. However, you don’t have to dine on Corned Beef and Cabbage, don green or pick a four-leaf clover to get into the spirit of the holiday. Simply, share the following riddles with your children or friends to spread the fun this St. Paddy’s Day:
Q: Why did the man cross the road?
A: Because there was a leprechaun on the other side with a pot of gold.
Q: Why do people wear shamrocks on St. Patrick’s Day?
A: Regular rocks are too heavy.
Q: Why can’t you borrow money from a leprechaun?
A: Because they’re always a little short.
Q: Why did St. Patrick drive all the snakes out of Ireland?
A: Because he could not afford plane fare.
Q: What does a leprechaun call a happy man wearing green?
A: A Jolly Green Giant
Q: How can you tell if an Irishman is having a good time?
A: He’s Dublin over with laughter!
Q: What do you get when you cross a pillowcase with a stone?
A: A sham rock
Q: What’s Irish and stays out all day and all night?
A: Patty O’ Furniture
Q: Why do frogs like St. Patrick’s Day?
A: Because they’re always wearing green
Q: What happens when a leprechaun falls into a river?
A: He gets wet
Q: How did the leprechaun beat the Irishman to the pot of gold?
A: He took a shortcut
Q: What do leprechauns love to barbecue?
A: Short ribs
Q: What do you call a fake stone in Ireland?
A: A sham rock
Q: What would you get if you crossed Christmas with St. Patrick’s Day?
A: St. O’Claus
Q: How did the Irish Jig get started?
A: Too much to drink and not enough restrooms
Q: Why are leprechauns so hard to get along with?
A: Because they’re very short-tempered
Q: What does it mean when you find a horseshoe?
A: Some horse is going barefoot
“I married an Irishman on St. Patrick’s Day.”
“Oh, really?”
“No, O’Reilly!”
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