Sure and begorrah, Saint Paddy’s day is upon us again. What began as a religious feast day to commemorate the death of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, has become a globally recognized celebration of all things Irish.
May the leprechauns dance over your bed and bring you sweet dreams.
Get into the spirit! Try classic Irish recipes, attend parades, festivals, and even dance a little jig.
Did you know 40 lbs of green dye is added to the Chicago River? Or that 62% of Americans plan to celebrate Saint Patrick’s day?
Catch a parade. New York, Boston, Chicago and Savannah all host famous parades but most cities have pretty fun parades the whole family can enjoy.
Attend a Celtic festival. These occur all year in various locations and are a fun way to sample classic Irish cooking, crafts and dancing.
Include the children with these craft ideas to help them learn and enjoy the rich history of the Irish.
Some of us may want to “sample” a green beer or as the Irish might say, “Have a gargle.”
Irish sayings, proverbs and toasts are prodigious and well known. They evoke great emotion as well as a hearty sense of humor. Who hasn’t raised a glass at a wedding or event and offered a classic Irish blessing?
May your troubles be less and your blessings be more.
And nothing but happiness come through your door.
Thirty percent of us intend to cook a classic Irish meal to celebrate.
Many folks naturally think to make Corned Beef and Cabbage. Irish dishes often include ingredients such as lamb, beef, potatoes (well, really anything with potatoes works). Irish foods are typically hearty foods in the form of stews and meat-based pies that are tasty all year round. And, on Saint Patrick’s Day, anything green such as asparagus or peas fit the “all things green” theme.
We hope you enjoy a fun-filled Saint Patrick’s Day. We found one more (oh so many gems) of a lovely blessing we thought appropriate from our DinnerTime family.
Check out these recipes with a wee bit o’ the Irish!
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As delicious as it is beautiful.
A hearty classic Irish dish.
Cool and refreshing any time of year!