St. Patrick’s Day is known the world over as a festive celebration of all things Irish, featuring the wearing of the green, rowdy parades, a zillion shamrocks, and gold-hoarding leprechauns. But what if we told you that almost all of the “facts” about St. Patrick’s Day that you’ve come to believe are actually lies?
When and what is St. Patrick’s Day?
St. Patrick’s Day family, food, crafts, and fun
Modern-day St. Patrick’s Day promises parades, parties, and fun for all ages. Even though the continuing pandemic will keep us from honoring every tradition, there are still plenty of opportunities to make the holiday special for your family by celebrating with festivities at home.
Plan a St. Patty’s Day party with your kids! They’ll enjoy helping you decorate with crafts like this festive banner and shamrock stained glass, or this creative art project for toddlers. Make shamrock-shaped printable pins for everyone to wear. And don’t forget to set a leprechaun trap. The little ones will have even more fun designing their own.
Make yummy sweet treats that will delight the kids (and the grown-ups), like Copycat Shamrock Shakes or St. Patrick’s Day Chocolate Marshmallow Pops. Try these delicious slow-cooker or Instant Pot Irish specialties. Or make the best corned beef ever with these brilliant tips. And enjoy an adult beverage or two that isn’t green beer. Say “Sláinte!” to a St. Patrick’s Day Green Tea cocktail!
Mother-of-five Chaunie Brusie previously wrote on Mom.com that one special tradition is Leprechaun hunting for her kids. “The point is, there’s nothing over-the-top about our St. Paddy’s day tradition, but it is a big deal to my kids,” she explained. “I can count on the fact that on March 17, I’m going to wake up to see my kids smile as they hunt down their very own pot of gold.”
