Celebrating St. Patrick's Day

St. Patrick's Day is a widely celebrated holiday in the United States, Ireland and Irish communities around the globe. Established in honor of Ireland's patron saint, festivities are held annually...

St. Patrick's Day is a traditional Irish holiday, but it is gleefully celebrated throughout the world. In some instances the religious meanings and purpose of the day are observed, but many enjoy...

St. Patrick's Day, or St. Paddy's Day, is the annual commemoration of the death of the patron saint of Ireland. Those who mark the March 17 holiday might celebrate with parties and parades; some...

On March 17, millions of people across the United States celebrate in the Irish tradition known as St. Patrick's Day. The holiday has been around for hundreds of years, and while the history of...

Green Bay, Wisconsin is home to many people of Irish descent. When St. Patrick's Day arrives, the city comes alive with Irish parades, food and fanfare of all kinds. According to the Wisconsin...

St. Patrick's Day is an Irish holiday that has found a place in the hearts of many Americans. The holiday is meant to celebrate the life of Saint Patrick, one of the patron saints of Ireland, and...

St. Patrick's Day, celebrated on March 17, is a day to celebrate one's Irish pride. There is a multitude of clean jokes available to be shared throughout this "green" holiday season.

Green beer, green clothes and green shamrocks abound. Everywhere you look on March 17, there will be green. Why? This is the color of the much celebrated St. Patrick's Day.

You don't need the luck of the Irish to come up with fantastic St. Patrick's Day appetizers. This national holiday of Ireland has captured the hearts and taste buds of people from around the...

It’s said that on St. Patrick’s Day everyone has a bit of Irish in them. In our house we have a Liam and a Tara, so we like to claim a wee more Irish blood than we actually possess and celebrate!...

St. Patrick's Day has been embraced worldwide by a host of cultures. It's a holiday that has deep religious meaning, showcases Irish history, celebrates tradition and is a blast to celebrate....

Houston's Irish community dates from the earliest years of the city's founding in the 19th century and enthusiasm for Irish heritage, music, dance, and food continues. The first St. Patrick's Day...

The wearin' o' the green, corned beef and cabbage, green beer, shamrocks and leprechauns--they all add up to St. Patrick's Day in most American minds. But are they really Irish traditions?

St. Patrick's Day is a festive holiday celebrated on March 17 by people of many nationalities and religions who often know little about the history of St. Patrick or the holiday's symbols. Most...

Saint Patrick's Day celebrates the patron saint of Ireland. In the early fifth century A.D., a former Irish slave named Patrick worked to convert the pagan Irish to Christianity, preaching and...

Almost everyone celebrates St. Patrick's day today, even if it's just to wear green to avoid being pinched. However, there are many misconceptions surrounding this popular holiday.

St. Patrick's Day brings to mind shamrocks and pinches. Some St. Patrick's Day traditions are based deeply in Irish lore. Others were created along the way to the St. Patrick's celebrations around...

Practicing for a one-woman Irish show should involve preparing songs and anecdotes as well. Rehearse one-woman shows for St. Patrick's Day with tips from a one-woman show performer in this free...

Naturally, a lot of green is useful for makeup to be used in Irish one-woman shows. Apply makeup for a female Irish character for St. Patrick's Day with tips from a one-woman show performer in...

When doing an Irish character for a one-woman show, a wig may be needed if the performer's hair isn't light enough. Do hair for a female Irish character for St. Patrick's Day with tips from a...

Clothing for Irish costumes can be found at second-hand shops or thrift stores. Pick out a costume for a female Irish character for St. Patrick's Day with tips from a one-woman show performer in...

In order to book an Irish one-woman show, a Web site and a small performance at a retirement village may help a performer get their feet wet. Book an Irish one-woman show for St. Patrick's Day...

When putting on an Irish one-woman show, the first thing to do is create the character, such as an Irish beer maid. Create a female Irish character for St. Patrick's Day with tips from a one-woman...

Music for an Irish one-woman show should be within one's vocal range and be familiar to the performer. Pick Irish music for a St. Patrick's Day character with tips from a one-woman show performer...

When putting together a one-woman show with an Irish character, it's best to decide who the targeted audience is and whether or not the show will be traditional or modern. Put together an Irish...

There’s nothing quite like celebrating St. Patrick’s Day along a dyed Kelly green river that snakes through one the greatest cities in the world. Having a grand time in Chicago is never...

St. Patty's day is more than just drinking yourself silly. Get familiar with this Irish holiday and celebrate it the traditional way.

The history of St. Patrick is an interesting one that includes a bloody battle between the Catholics and the nature worshipers, a.k.a. "pagans", for Ireland. This restless energy seems...

St. Patrick's Day is a day of fun, drinking and traditional Irish spirit. Plan your St. Patrick's Day party with ease and class and make it the event of the year!

March 17th is St. Patrick's Day and for many it is a day of partying, parades, eating corned beef and cabbage and drinking green beer. But for the Irish it is also a day of prayer and...

Whether you are of Irish decent or not, people from all around the globe are known to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Here are a few ways you can observe this special holiday!

Saint Patrick’s Day is a national holiday in Ireland and is an annual day of feasting to celebrate St. Patrick, one of the patron saints of Ireland. It is also celebrated in many other countries,...

Looking for a special way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with your kids? Here are some fun, lucky ideas.

St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on March 17th. This holiday is a day to celebrate St. Patrick, the patron Saint of Ireland. It is a day of feasting for the Roman Catholic Church. This day is...

Meatcakes originated in Ireland and were popular after the Great Famine,(1845-1850) when the Irish slowly had access again to meat. Much of their healthy livestock died during the Famine. In fact,...

Ah, the luck of the Irish is upon us once again me friends! Green Beer, Green eggs, parades, and who could forget the green beads! Like it or not, the holiday is coming and St. Patrick’s Day is a...

Since I am Irish I am allowed to exploit my gift of blarney. They say that the tales are more believable if you have had a few pints to enhance your gift of gab. However since I don’t drink, I...

North Texas has many St. Patrick's Day activities each year. If you live in Dallas or Fort Worth, or if you plan to visit the North Texas area in early to mid-March, you should definitely check...

St. Patrick's Day is the national holiday of Ireland, and is traditionally a day of feast and drink celebrated on March 17. A common addition to festivities on St. Patrick's Day is green beer. But...

St. Patrick falls on March 17th and he is the patron of Ireland so celebrating St. Patrick's' Day is an Irish tradition that quickly spread to the United States and also Europe even though apart...

With its rich and colorful Irish heritage, Chicago is the perfect city to celebrate St. Patrick's day in, even if March is a bit cold in the Windy City. Bundle up in your green coats and sweaters...

There are easy and fun ways to celebrate this festive holiday that require little to no cash. But they're just as fun as the big spending ideas, and in some regards, much safer and more relaxing!

Ah...the luck of the Irish. To prepare for the big day -- March 17 -- think two words, responsibility and fun. St. Patrick's Day is a day steeped in traditions and lots of partying! Enjoy the...

St Patrick's day in can be one of the most exciting and fun times in New York City. It is an excuse native New Yorkers and tourist alike to wear green, drink too much and believe in four leaf...

Whether or not you're Irish, enjoying St. Patrick's Day in New York City is a must. Here you'll find the country's largest and perhaps most significant parade (larger than any in Ireland). The...

The following was gleaned from Irish citizens, some of whom are my relatives! In contrast to stereotype, here’s how to have a “real” Irish St Paddy’s Day:

Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick's day so why not join in on the fun? Find ways to celebrate and learn about Irish culture no matter where you live or where you're from.

You don't have to be Irish to have a great St. Patrick's Day! With a little preparation, you can make your friends "green" with envy this March 17th. Keep reading to find out how!

Chicago has some of the biggest and best St. Patrick's Day celebrations in the US.

St. Patrick's Day is one of America's biggest party days, so why not celebrate it in it's birthplace, New York City. Wait you are saying, isn't St. Patrick's Day an Irish holiday? Well sort of....