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HAVING A HAPPY ST PATRICK’S
DAY MADE EASY
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INTRODUCTION• St Patrick's Day is one of the most popular
holidays in the US. Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. The large number of Irish immigrants who helped build America into what it is today have set their stamp on the culture.
• Most major cities will have parades and other events
• Here are 13 steps to a Happy St Patrick's Day.
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1-CLOTHING
• Everyone should wear something green on the day• Some people wear a sprig of Shamrock on their clothes• Boys and girls interested in Irish dancing might like to wear their costumes
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2-DECORATIONS• No house looks complete without St
Patrick's Day decorations, especially if you are hosting a party• Get out all your decorations to sort them• Then buy any new items you need once you
see what you have• Get fresh shamrock• Some cheerful spring flowers
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3-ARTS AND CRAFTS• Kids love arts and crafts • It is a great way to keep them busy so they don’t go too wild at
St Patrick's Day • You can also decorate the house with the items they make• Get out your supplies, find printables and projects online, and
see what they can come up with• Green will be a popular color• Shamrocks, leprachauns, pots of gold and rainbows are also
popular
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4-FOOD
• No St Patrick's Day would be complete without some special food
• It could be a nice dinner• You could also dress up dessert, such as
making a shamrock cake• If hosting a party, you will need lots of snacks • Irish food is quick, easy and wholesome,
stressing natural ingredients
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5-DRINK• If you are hosting a party, a gree punch bowl will work
well• Also consider using clear glass to make the effect even
more striking• For adults, there is nothing quite like green beer• Avoid alcohol if there are kids around• Be sure to have designated drivers
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6-GAMES
• Every St Patrick's Day party will need some games to keep the children entertained and work off all the sweets they are sure to eat
• Try pin the face on the leprechaun or getting the gold coin in the pot
• Try quizzes, treasure hunts and more
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7-ACTIVITIES
• Activities can keep the kids busy for hours• Try a treasure hunt, St Patrick's Day art contest, talent
show, and more• Set up an arts and crafts table and let them make
projects they can take home• Down printables for coloring and cutting out
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8-RECIPES• If you enjoy cooking, St Patrick's Day-
themed recipes could be for you• Irish cooking is wholesome and hearty• Try soda bread, scones, rock cakes and
of course, corned beef and cabbage
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9-DESSERTS• Every St Patrick's Day party should have at least one
delicious dessert• Dress up a cake mix by turning it into a shamrock, pot of
gold, decorating it with a rainbow, and more• Make cookies, cupcakes and cake pops with green,
orange, white and gold as the main colors, or go for a rainbow
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10-FAVOR BAGS
• At the end of the party, give out favors• You can organize them ahead of time in cute little bags• Oriental Trading has cheap favors kids love• Or, let them make projects and take them home with
them.
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11-PARTY SUPPLIES• Throwing a party means paper plates, cups, extra trash
bags and more• It also means St Patrick's Day colors, themes and other
items for your table display or room décor that can set the tone
• Check your local party store for St Patrick's Day-themed serving items you can use again and again, like plastic glasses, platters and more
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12-ST PATRICK'S DAY DVDS
• Have a collection of Irish-themed DVDs that are age-appropriate. This can give everyone time to chill out so the kids are not bouncing all over the place
• You can also have a game of charades based on Ireland and Irish movies
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13-CANDY• Kids love candy, but it is possible to give
your kids healthier treats. • Choose healthy options like St Patrick's
Day-themed pens, pads, erasers and so on if you want a healthier option for the kids who come to your party
• Your family can enjoy any leftovers, or save them until next year
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CONCLUSION• St Patrick's Day is an exciting time of year for many
people, especially children• You don’t want to overspend, but you do want to have a
good time• Planning ahead means saving time and money• Start organizing your lists and bargain-hunting, and see
what an awesome St Patrick's Day you can all have together.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION
• For more information, visit the St Patrick's Day Spotlight: http://eternalspiralbooks.com/st-patricks-day-spotlight