8 ways to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day

Corned beef is one of the few traditional Irish meals. Serving it with potatoes and cabbage makes the dinner extra delicious! Although it is usually directly associated with Saint Patrick’s Day, corned beef can be enjoyed at any time of the year. Numerous recipes can be found via a quick Google search and ingredients may vary. Any leftover meat can be used for sandwiches.Saint Patrick’s Day parades are held in many places throughout the world; the most famous parades are in Dublin and New York but even small towns host Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations. If you live in or near a location with a parade then it is certainly worth experiencing.Green is the color that is most strongly associated with Ireland due to the country’s lush green landscape. On March 17th the best (and easiest) way to pay tribute to Saint Patrick is by making an effort to add green to your outfit.View the list »
Young girls dressed in Irish dance attire march in the New York City Saint Patrick’s Day Parade.

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March 17th is the day to celebrate Saint Patrick and Irish culture as a whole. Wearing green, eating corned beef and going to parades are just a few of the ways you can embrace the holiday that is hugely popular on the Emerald Isle and beyond. See the list for eight fun ideas.

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  • Green is the color that is most strongly associated with Ireland due to the country’s lush green landscape. On March 17th the best (and easiest) way to pay tribute to Saint Patrick is by making an effort to add green to your outfit.
  • Saint Patrick’s Day parades are held in many places throughout the world; the most famous parades are in Dublin and New York but even small towns host Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations. If you live in or near a location with a parade then it is certainly worth experiencing.
  • Corned beef is one of the few traditional Irish meals. Serving it with potatoes and cabbage makes the dinner extra delicious! Although it is usually directly associated with Saint Patrick’s Day, corned beef can be enjoyed at any time of the year. Numerous recipes can be found via a quick Google search and ingredients may vary. Any leftover meat can be used for sandwiches.
  • Characters such as mischievous Leprechauns and the terrifying Banshee come from ancient Irish legends. These legends can be explored in books that range all ages. Ireland has produced many writers and most of the successful Irish literary talents know these ancient stories well.
  • Ireland has a rich musical tradition. Harps, fiddles, and an assortment of other instruments have long been linked to Irish musicians and the popular songs range from upbeat to mournful. Some of the world’s most famous singers, songwriters, and bands have emerged from Ireland including the rock sensation U2.
  • To accompany the rich musical tradition, Ireland has a unique dance that dates back to ancient times. The distinctive Irish dance requires dancers to rapidly tap their feet without moving their upper body. Group dances are referred to as “ceili” dances.
  • Shamrocks are a type of clover that grows abundantly in Ireland. They are often associated with luck and all things Irish. They are not extremely difficult to grow and kits containing clover seeds, soil, and a pot can be purchased in both garden center stores and online marketplaces such as Amazon.com.
  • The popular characters from Irish mythology known as Leprechauns remain relevant in modern times. In March 2012, a town in Cork, Ireland, managed to persuade thousands of people to gather together all dressed up as Leprechauns. For their efforts, the people of Cork were awarded a place in the Guinness World Record book for “the most people dressed as Leprechauns in one place.”
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