{"id":9081,"date":"2022-03-10T09:00:05","date_gmt":"2022-03-10T09:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog-content.thortful.com\/?p=9081"},"modified":"2025-03-12T14:49:58","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T14:49:58","slug":"how-to-celebrate-st-patricks-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog-content.thortful.com\/how-to-celebrate-st-patricks-day\/","title":{"rendered":"How to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you ready for St. Patrick\u2019s Day? While Easter is the traditional holiday to celebrate the end of Lent, if you ask anyone Irish, the best holiday in March is St. Patrick\u2019s Day!<\/span><\/p>\n

Previously an Irish specific holiday but now celebrated all over the world, it’s the time and place to honour Irish culture. But there\u2019s certainly more to the day than donning a \u201cKiss Me, I\u2019m Irish\u201d shirt, sending out a <\/span>St. Patrick\u2019s Day card<\/span><\/a>, and chugging a pint of Guinness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While we\u2019re on the topic of cards, you can have a quick browse of some of our fave St. Patrick\u2019s Day designs below:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Prairie Chick Prints<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>

\"Happy
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Running With Scissors<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>

\"Funny
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Quitting Hollywood<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>

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\"Jessiemaeve

Jessiemaeve Studio<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>

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\"Daria

Daria Degtiareva<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>

\"Haaaa-Peeeeea
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Conor Rawson<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>

\"Shamrocky!
\"Pixie

Pixie Art Studio<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>

\"Cute
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Jessiemaeve Studio<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n

And we also have a whole blog full of <\/span>St. Patrick’s Day wishes<\/span><\/a> if you’re not too sure what to write inside.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you want to get involved with St. Patrick\u2019s Day traditions but don\u2019t know where to start, we\u2019re breaking down everything you need to know about how to celebrate St. Patrick\u2019s Day, and why we celebrate it to begin with.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When is St. Patrick’s Day?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Wondering when the big day falls? Get your shamrocks ready for March 17<\/span>th<\/span> to celebrate all things Irish!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What is St. Patrick\u2019s Day?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Before we get into the best places to drink Guinness and the appropriate dress code, it\u2019s important to understand what the day is all about.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

At its core, St. Patrick\u2019s Day started life on the Emerald Isle as a celebration to honour their patron saint, Saint Patrick. There\u2019s a lot of history behind Saint Patrick, but put succinctly, he was the man responsible for converting the Irish to Christianity and driving the metaphorical snakes out of Ireland. So, naturally, his day is also seen as a religious holiday.<\/span><\/p>\n

Given all the drinking, parades, and bright green d\u00e9cor, you might be surprised to learn about the religious side of the festivities. In the past, shops would shut for the day, and everyone would attend church services as part of the festival. All of this praying and hymn singing would then be wrapped up with a hearty celebration feast, an added bonus to break up the food restrictions of Lent.<\/span><\/p>\n

But it\u2019s from the drinking a pint in St. Patrick\u2019s honour that the modern-day celebration comes into being.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Why do we celebrate St. Patrick\u2019s Day?<\/span><\/h3>\n

As we mentioned, the historic celebration was to honour St. Patrick\u2019s life and religion. While the religious elements are less significant nowadays, the day has lost none of its celebratory traditions – they\u2019ve simply evolved.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, St. Patrick\u2019s Day is an occasion to honour and learn about Irish history and cultural traditions, and to welcome the arrival of spring and the end of winter! If you want to celebrate all things Irish, then March 17th is the day to do so.<\/span><\/p>\n

How is St. Patrick\u2019s Day celebrated?<\/span><\/h2>\n

So, how should you celebrate St. Patrick\u2019s Day this year? Well, it\u2019s time to get your shamrocks out and party hard!<\/span><\/p>\n

Shamrocks, lurid green, and midday parades<\/span><\/h3>\n

Alright, it’s a cliche, but if Saint Patrick\u2019s Day is all about celebrating all things Irish, then you can\u2019t go wrong with donning a bright green shirt, trousers, or socks. The Ivy Cap, the classic Irish and St. Patrick\u2019s hat, is always welcome, especially when jauntily adorned with a shamrock.<\/span><\/p>\n

You don\u2019t have to be fully kitted out in green attire though, even a cut-out shamrock pinned to your shirt will do. But once you\u2019re ready to go, your first point of call should be wherever the nearest St. Patrick\u2019s Day parade is being held.<\/span><\/p>\n

When it comes to how to celebrate St. Patrick\u2019s Day, you can thank the Americans for spicing the occasion up with marching bands, big floats, huge puppets, and ruddy Irish cheer. The Chicago River is dyed bright green, and the Empire State Building glows green on March 17<\/span>th<\/span> too!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Grab a Guinness in a local pub<\/span><\/h3>\n

When the parades are all said and done, and you\u2019re looking to put your feet up, there\u2019s no better way to keep the party going than by heading to your nearest pub for a pint or two of Ireland\u2019s favourite drink.<\/span><\/p>\n

A mix of malty sweetness, hoppy bitterness, coffee, and even a hint of chocolate, Guinness is the drink of choice for a St. Patrick\u2019s Day celebration. So, if you\u2019ve never tried it, just head to a traditional Irish pub and grab yourself a pint!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Break out the hair dye, face painting, and arts and crafts<\/span><\/h3>\n

While the majority of celebrations do take place on the streets, if you\u2019re looking for things to do on St. Patrick\u2019s Day with younger kids, then digging out the arts and crafts is a must.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cut out your own shamrocks, build a little house for the local leprechaun, or help them paint something suitably Irish. Nothing is off the table when it comes to Irish arts and crafts. You could even slip in some baking – maybe some bright green cupcakes!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

And if your kids want to head out and watch the parade, then face painting the Irish flag and shamrocks is always a welcome addition. Even the adults can get in on this, dying their hair or beard to match the occasion.<\/span><\/p>\n

Celebrate Irish pop culture\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Ireland has produced some truly standout movies and music, so why not spend the day soaking up some Irish pop culture? Listen to some Celtic, folk, or traditional Irish pub songs, or press play on The Cranberries, U2, or Van Morrison.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For movies set in Ireland, <\/span>P.S I Love You<\/span><\/em> starring Hilary Swank and Gerard Butler is a classic (just have your tissues at the ready), or if you\u2019re a musical lover, how about <\/span>Once<\/span><\/em> starring Glen Hansard and Mark\u00e9ta Irglov\u00e1?<\/span><\/p>\n

Throw a St. Patrick\u2019s Day party\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Instead of heading out to a busy parade, why not throw your very own St. Patrick\u2019s Day celebration at home this year? Yep, that means bright green decorations, a mandatory green dress code, and of course plenty of delicious food and free-flowing drinks!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Just gather all your favourite people in one place and spend the day celebrating all things Irish.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Go to Ireland and soak in the culture<\/span><\/h3>\n

Saint Patrick\u2019s Day can be celebrated anywhere, but if you want an authentic celebration experience, then you have to go to Ireland.<\/span><\/p>\n

Grab a flight or ferry to Dublin, Belfast, Cork, or any Irish city, and immerse yourself in the culture. If you make a holiday of it, you\u2019ll have plenty of time to learn some local history, soak in some Irish music and dance, and maybe even learn some Gaelic in time for the big day festivities.<\/span><\/p>\n

What to eat on St. Patrick\u2019s Day?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Searching for St. Patrick\u2019s Day ideas that involve indulging in delicious food? Well, if you want something traditional, then boiled bacon, potatoes, and Irish soda bread is the way to go. You could also try some corned beef and cabbage or an Irish beef stew for a slight American twist.<\/span><\/p>\n

For traditional but more obscure dishes, you could cook up some Irish boxty, a delicious Irish potato cake, or a Dublin Coddle, which is sausages, bacon, potatoes, and onions, all layered together and cooked in a broth.<\/span><\/p>\n

And if you aren\u2019t in the mood to cook, then opting for some traditional pub grub is an excellent shout.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, are you ready to celebrate? We certainly are! While Saint Patrick\u2019s Day isn\u2019t usually associated with cards and gift-giving, it can\u2019t hurt to send a little message to friends and family to help celebrate the occasion. Pick up a <\/span>card and gift<\/span><\/a> from our selection to get the party started.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

And for even more inspiration for other major occasions, check out the <\/span>thortful blog<\/span><\/a>! Or shop our <\/span>birthday cards<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>Mother\u2019s Day cards<\/span><\/a> to get extra prepared.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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