EVERYTHING ST PATRICK'S DAY
HISTORY/FUN/CRAFTS/RECIPES/& MORE!
St. Patrick's Day is a holiday known for parades, shamrocks and all
things Irish. From leprechauns to the color green, find out how symbols
we now associate with St. Patrick's Day came to be, and learn about a
few that are purely American invention.
St. Patrick's Day Coloring Pages
The patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick converted the Irish to
Christianity in the mid-5th century AD. Many exaggerated stories
surround this mysterious figure, including the claim that he rid Ireland
of snakes.
FROM FAMILY CIRCLE
The kidz page
New York Saint Patrick's Day Parade started back in 1762 over 250 times now. Over 40lbs of green dye is used to turn the Chicago River green for St. Patrick's Day.
The Shamrock
The shamrock, which was also called the "seamroy" by the Celts, was a sacred plant in ancient Ireland because it symbolized the rebirth of spring.
Are shamrocks really lucky? The real history of this little green plant is
steeped in religion, heritage
and Irish national pride.
and Irish national pride.
Irish Beef and Stout Stew
Irish Soda Bread
Irish Coffee
Irish Lamb Stew
Currant Scones
Another Irish Soda Bread
Lime Squares with Pistachio Graham-Cracker Crust
St. Patrick's Day Crafts and Decorations
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| clover-straws |
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| Shamrock Party on the cheap! |
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| Shamrock Green Peppers |
Dress up any St. Patrick's Day meal by adding shamrocks made of green peppers to your plate. Slice a green bell pepper widthwise; it will reveal a shamrock or lucky
four-leaf clover shape. Slice another pepper lengthwise to create stems.
You can also present it to kids as a lucky snack -- just serve with
your child's favorite dip.
St. Patrick's Day
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