by Carole Vansickle, eHow Editor
St. Patrick, patron saint of Ireland, spent his life converting pagan Irish to Christianity. However, the day devoted to the celebration of his life and work has become far more secular in nature over the years.Celebrate mass or green beer March 17!
Get your family into the spirit of the holiday by serving them a traditional Irish meal. Read More
St. Patrick's Day is a popular holiday in the United States since many Americans have ancestors who migrated to the United States from Ireland. If you're having a St. Read More
Corned beef and cabbage is considered a traditional meal served for Easter Sunday in rural Ireland after the meatless Lenten fast. The meat would most likely have been Read More
All you need is some imagination and a bottle of green food coloring to get your family into the spirit of St. Patrick's Day. Read More
Have some fun this St. Patrick's Day with special cookies for the occasion. Bring them to a St. Patrick's Day party, and everyone will want to eat one of your lucky Read More
On March 17 every year we get a taste of the Irish on St. Patrick's Day, which would not be the same without all things green. We wear green clothing, decorate with green, Read More
Shamrock shakes are a St. Patrick's Day treat for children and adults alike. Usually, they are only available around this March holiday, but you can have these treats Read More
A bread that is as Irish as a shamrock. However, you don't have to be Irish--or from Boston--to enjoy this dish! Read More
When you think of Irish dinners, you probably think of corned beef and cabbage and green beer. While a good Irish dinner can certainly consist of these things, there are Read More
St Patrick's Day is the perfect time to put on your leprechaun hat and serve up the green beer. Read More
Many people enjoy heading out to local establishments to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. That isn’t necessary in order to enjoy the holiday. Here is how to celebrate St. Read More
St. Patrick's Day is a cherished holiday which is in honor of Saint Patrick who was credited for bringing Christianity to Ireland. Today we celebrate St. Patrick's Day and Read More
While parades celebrate Christmas, New Year's, Thanksgiving and other occasions, no holiday seems to bring about parade revelry like St. Patrick's Day. The St. Patrick's Read More
While a lot of people associate St. Patrick's Day with dressing in green and taking to the streets to watch local parades, the day was originally a religious holiday. If Read More
Starting a St. Patrick's Day family tradition is a great way to celebrate your heritage and to unite the family in remembering history and customs. Even if you don't have Read More
Saint Patrick's Day originated across the ocean in Ireland, but it is now one of the United States' most celebrated holidays. While wearing green and decorating with Read More
The only thing more fun than attending a St. Patrick's Day Party is planning one. All those shamrocks and Leprechauns just go to your head, not to mention the green beer. Read More
Impromptu bar toasts and free rounds are commonplace on St. Patrick's Day, but not all of them are good. If you prepare before you make a toast, your words may be the best Read More
Tell your children to expect a visit from a mischievous leprechaun on St. Patrick's Day! March 17 falls on a Friday this year. Read More
By planning a schedule for this fun holiday, you will be able to pull off St. Patrick's activities without any hitches. Plan ahead by preparing games, food and activities. Read More
Decorate for St. Patrick's Day with a lucky rainbow. This is a fun craft that is perfect for kids to make. With just a few supplies, you can make a beautiful rainbow Read More
Leprechauns, four leaf clovers, rainbows and a pot o' gold symbolize St. Patrick's Day. Making a pot o' gold with your kids is a great way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Read More
St. Patrick's Day is a great holiday to celebrate with a festive party. Play St. Patrick's Day games at your party and keep all of your guests entertained for hours. Follow Read More
Celebrating St. Patrick's Day in a proper manner means wearing some form of green clothing. Make a shamrock pin from lollipops cute enough to wear and yummy enough to eat. Read More
Shamrock man paper place mats for preschoolers are fun to make and a creative way to help decorate the table to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day. These are super easy to make Read More
There are literally dozens of different forms and designs for shamrock hats, all of which are easy to make and require very few items. The version most commonly made by Read More
This easy and fun wind chime makes a nice decoration for St. Patrick's Day. It's simple enough to make with your children and can be made with just a few simple items. Read More
St. Patrick's Day is all about fun.
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