One of the greatest Irish festivals, St. Patrick's Day or Paddy's Day commemorates the death of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. A festive day for the Irish people, St. Patrick's Day is a festive public holiday in the Republic of Ireland and also celebrated with much enthusiasm in places such as Canada, Great Britain, Australia, the United States and New Zealand. Sumptuous feasts, green clothes, frothy delights, joyous merrymaking with friends and family - all are parts of this grand occassion.SOME FUN THINGS TO DO FOR SAINT PATRICK'S DAY
1) Go to Saint Patrick's Day parade. This is fun for young and old, and many communities have them.
2) Cook an Irish dish. The classic is corn beef and cabbage, but there are plenty of other choices as well.
3) Go to an Irish pub.
4) A top choice, even if you aren't Irish, is to throw a party! It is a traditional party holiday after all.
2) Cook an Irish dish. The classic is corn beef and cabbage, but there are plenty of other choices as well.
3) Go to an Irish pub.
4) A top choice, even if you aren't Irish, is to throw a party! It is a traditional party holiday after all.
5) Wear a costume. There are some fantastic ones available and they are not very expensive.
6) If a costume isn't for you, perhaps just a hat will go?
7) If you can't quite do the hat or costume thing, at least wear something green.
6) If a costume isn't for you, perhaps just a hat will go?
7) If you can't quite do the hat or costume thing, at least wear something green.
