St. Patrick’s Day is an important celebration for people of Ireland and for the Irish diaspora from all around the world. And since it is celebrated not only in its homeland, but also in many other areas, here are some fun things to do on this day.
To start off strong, on this St. Patrick’s Day, have a glass of cold Guinness beer, as there is really no better drink to share with your friends or family than this truly Irish beverage.
Eat stew. Whether you plan on celebrating alone, with your family, or especially with your non-Irish friends whom you’d like to teach more about your culture, a stew is an absolute must to have on this day.
Bake Irish soda bread. No festive meal would be complete without a hot, soft, delicious slide of this Irish delight. Don’t forget the raisins, as even if you don’t usually like them, they will add a special kind of charm and flavor to the bread.
Go to a parade or a march. This is the most common way to celebrate St. Paddy’s Day both in Ireland and in other countries from all the continents. The parades are usually around 2-3 km long, are noisy, crowded, and very fun! And if you want to attend one while socially distancing, you can do this online.
Find a four-leaf clover. The chances of finding one is as rare as one in 10,000, but who knows, maybe you’ll be the person to get the famous luck of the Irish on that day.
Exchange gifts. Get your Irish friends some thoughtful presents, like some things that will remind them of their home country, ancestry, and culture. The safest options would be authentic gifts such as Irish sweaters, silver jewelry, home blessings, and pottery. When it comes to online St. Patrick’s Day gift ideas for your loved ones the possibilities are endless. You can always check Irish websites as this https://www.shamrockgift.com/st-patricks-day-gifts for Irish made St.Patrick’s Day gifts.
Listen to folk music. Listening to Irish folk music, particularly the one played on old instruments, is a wonderful way of getting in touch with your Irish heritage.
Read a book by an Irish author. Ireland is the homeland of many famous people, including writers and poets like Oscar Wilde, James Joyce, Bram Stoker, W.B. Yeats and many others, so you have a wide variety of books and writing to choose from.
Go to church, as St. Patrick’s Day is not only a national holiday, but also a religious one. It is important to remember that this day is not only a fun celebration, but also an important part of Irish culture and its way to Christianity.
Wear a green costume! For many people, St. Patrick’s Day is another holiday, other than Halloween, to dress up in fun green costumes and wear wigs, to look like the famous leprechauns.
Watch a St. Patrick’s Day or Irish inspired movie. If no one is coming to your mind, we would recommend “Brooklyn” with Saoirse Ronan, “The Secret of Roan Inish”, or “Dancing at Lughnasa” with none other than Meryl Streep herself.
