St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations: History, Traditions and more
It’s been said that on St. Patrick’s Day, everyone is Irish. So no matter what your nationality or faith, use our St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations Web Guide to find links to parades, the best places to have fun and of course, tips on beer. We’ve also provided a history of St. Patrick’s Day, and suggestions for family-friendly traditions.
Expand All Guide SectionsHistory of St. Patrick’s Day
Most of the stories about St. Patrick are more mythology than fact, but there’s still plenty ... read more »
St. Patrick’s Day Traditions
Maybe you’re not a fan of green beer, but if you think you’d enjoy a shamrock cookie or your local parade, you should find something in this section on St. Patrick's Day traditions to suit your tastes.
Insights for St. Patrick’s Day Traditions
- For more advice on party hosting or choosing the right beer, check out the findingDulcinea Hosting a Party and Beer Web Guides.
- You’ll find more sources on religious traditions associated with St. Patrick’s Day in the findingDulcinea Catholicism Web Guide, particularly in the “Beliefs, Practices and History of Catholicism” section.
Top Sites for St. Patrick’s Day Traditions
For St. Patrick’s Day-themed food and parties …
Food Network
shares numerous ideas for a St. Patrick’s Day-themed party. Choose from a long list of recipes arranged by category.
Martha Stewart’s
St. Patrick’s Day selections include fun and simple suggestions for treats you can bring to your office or child’s school, as well as some complex dinner recipes.
Fabulous Foods
inundates you with St. Patrick’s Day-themed content, offering an extensive selection of recipes, trivia about the holiday, Irish limericks and toasts, and even a piece on “Leprechauns and How To Find Them.”
For parades and celebrations …
St-Patricks-Day.com
offers suggestions for holiday celebrations and traditions. Of particular worth is the list of parades in the U.S and abroad. Choose your country or state and find your local parade.
StPatricksDayParade.com
links to information on parades around the U.S. Search by a few select states, or use the alphabetized list of parades (some cities have failed to update their page).
For kids …
Kaboose
shares a host of St. Patrick’s Day activities that parents and kids can enjoy together. Choose from a few crafts projects, plan a St. Patrick’s Day party or get kid-friendly recipes.
Who knew?
Fatfree Vegan Recipes
demonstrates how everyone, even vegans and vegetarians, can celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by eating corned beef and cabbage—or the next best equivalent, anyway—with this entirely vegan recipe.
St. Patrick’s Day Travel
Our St. Patrick’s Day travel section can help you celebrate the ... read more »
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