Q and A Saint Patrick’s Day

Every March there is a holiday celebrated widely across the world. Some people mark the occasion with green beer or shamrocks. Some wear green for good luck. The holiday is a time to drink merrily with friends and family. You can also watch some parades. Saint Patrick’s Day is a welcome break from the consumer fueled Valentine’s Day and gives you a bit of relief before Memorial Day. But how much do you know about this holiday named after Saint Patrick? You may know the date but you may be unfamiliar with the customs associated with this celebration. This article will let you know all you want about this festive occasion where you can drink green beer, eat corned beef and be surrounded by friends and loved ones.

Where is Saint Patrick’s Day celebrated?

Saint Patrick’s Day is celebrated primarily in English speaking countries. Of course the biggest celebrations take place in Ireland but there are many other countries that regularly celebrate this holiday with great gusto. It is not uncommon to find huge parades and festivities in cities that boast Irish immigrants or a legacy of being built by the Irish. So really, no matter where you go, chances are good that there will be people there celebrating with music, dancing, food and of course…beer.

How do people celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day?

People, all across the world, celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day differently. Some attend religious services to honor St. Patrick. Others choose to use this day as a day of revelry. They attend festivities where green beer is served alongside corned beef and potatoes. It really all comes down to each individual person. While one may use the day of festivities to watch parades and celebrate with friends, another may choose to celebrate the patron saint instead. How you choose to celebrate it is all up to you.

How can I create a festive Saint Patrick’s Day party?

The first thing you need to do in order to create a very festive Saint Patrick’s Day party is to decide if it is going to be an adults only party or you are going to include children. This is one holiday that is usually primarily for adults. So if you choose to go the route of an adult only party you have lots of options. The first is having food typically associated with Ireland. You can make a big pot of lamb stew and even serve corned beef and cabbage with potatoes and carrots. As far as beverages go you can tint or dye any beverage to be green. It will add some fun to the drinks everyone is imbibing in. Your decorations can be green streamers, clovers and plenty of green everywhere you look. You may even have gold, chocolate wrapped coins strewn across the tables for people to enjoy.

How can my children enjoy Saint Patrick’s Day?

Your children do not have to be left out of any Saint Patrick’s Day festivities. You can include them in and also give them the history of St. Paddy’s Day. They will love the legends and history attached to this festive occasion. If you want to create a kid friendly party for your children and their friends you can find tons of recipes that are sure to be a big hit. Make some cupcakes and tint the icing green. You can top the cupcakes with red and green candies or you can decorate it with shamrocks. If you want to go a step farther you can also provide cute hats for all the kids to wear. A great suggestion for an activity that everyone can love is to host a treasure hunt. You can tell the kids they are searching for the leprechaun’s pot ‘o gold at the end of the rainbow. Make a detailed map that offers clues from one location to the next. Then at the final spot make a rainbow and have a small pot filled with gold wrapped chocolate coins.

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