St. Patrick’s Day
Origin of St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations
Will you be celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day with a feast and religious services? Maybe attending a parade? Hopefully you will at least wear green. We have veered a bit here in North America from how the Irish originally paid tribute to the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick. It is said that Ireland has adopted some of the traditions created here in America for the sake of tourism (smart), however the shenanigans were not an original part of the tribute. Leave it to Americans to dye our rivers green (Chicago) even though the original color of the holiday was blue, and to get langers on green beer wearing shamrock headbands and green tights to celebrate what was once a religious holiday.
March 17th (the day Saint Patrick died) - While we revel in leprechaun pranks and corned beef, in Ireland there are feasts and religious ceremonies. The Irish form of tribute on this holiday is more aligned with the patron saint himself, as he was most honored for his mission work and for converting mass quantities of people to Christianity.
Trivia
Do you know the difference between the 4 leaf clover and a shamrock?
A 4 leaf clover is considered lucky because they are difficult to find and are known to represent faith, luck, hope, and love . A shamrock represents St. Patrick’s day as it dates back to the religious origins and represents the holy trinity, father son and Holy Spirit.
Speak like a leprechaun (or an Irishman/woman)
Words for the pub
Descriptions for people you know
When you are “hungry enough to eat the 12 apostles”
Things to do on St. Patrick’s Day
Watch a parade
Participate in it attend a themed fun run
Eat corned beef, cabbage, and red potatoes Corned Beef Dinner Recipe, Delish.com
Decorate (the dollar store has great decorations) Dollor Store Decorations
Use Irish slang
Participate in or attend St. Baldrick’s Event near you
Make meals themed in green Green food ideas
Wear green!
To find a parade in your area, just search “st patrick’s day parades in (your town).” It’s wise to search a couple weeks early since some will occur prior to the holiday.
I also like to search for promotions such as themed meals at restaurants, seasonal treats, and so forth. I love a “limited time offer!” If you are old enough and enjoy a beer or two, pubs and bars often have a green beer deal going on either the weekend before or on March 17th .
You know Pinterest will have all sorts of ideas for meals, outfits, games, and more.
Take risks, live your life, ask questions, and find your fun!
