How to celebrate St. Patrick's Day

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 celebrated during the lenten season, and if it happens to be held on a Friday during lent, the local Bishop can even remove the obligation not to eat meat on that Friday. This is a big day, so here are some ideas to help you celebrate!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Wear the color green! They make many St. Patrick's Day themed shirts as well! You can also find St. Patrick's day pins, hats, earrings and more!

2. Eat Irish food. Some examples are corned beef and potatoes, Irish stew, ruebens, etc.

3. Make some Shamrock shaped sugar cookies! Ice them with green icing!

4. Drink some green beer!!!

5. Have an Irish drink - Guinness, Jameson Irish Whiskey or Baileys Irish Cream!

6. Check and see if your town has a St. Paddy's Day parade and attend it!

7. Play Irish music and dance the jig!

8. Have a St. Paddy's Day party, or attend a party. Many local bars & clubs celebrate the day!!