Saint Patricks Day Party Ideas Food Cooking International Guide
Saint Patricks Day Party Ideas To Get Everyone Laughing And Having A Good Time
By Patrick D Kelly
Older immigrants from Ireland still remember the signs on the
doors saying "The Irish Need Not Apply." They remember
working as canal diggers and railroad layers.
As they began to develop a foothold in society through their
hard work and determination, they began to monopolize police officer
and firefighter positions in the post-Civil War years.
They built streetcar tracks, drove and conducted. Their children
were a third of the plumbers, steam-fitters and boiler-makers
in the workforce. Soon they became bosses and business owners.
Celebrating All That Is Irish
The story of the Irish in America is a successful one that wasn’t
without hardship, but is now commemorated with the Saint Patrick’s
Day feast. This year, you may want to look for Saint Patricks
Day party ideas to celebrate all that is Irish.
Hosting a potluck dinner is one of the most common ideas for
St. Patrick’s Day parties. A potluck cuts down on the cost
of hosting a party by asking each attendee to review their options
and bring a dish, such as an appetizer, an entree, a dessert,
drinks or munchies.
Dinner Ideas With A Festive Touch
Saint Patricks Day dinner ideas might include corned beef and
cabbage, Guinness beef stew, Reuben sandwiches, beef and potatoes,
beer-glazed pork chops, lamb and vegetable stew, mint-roasted
lamb chops, Colcannon or Irish soda bread.
For a festive touch, green Jell-O, lime margaritas and lime punch
will bring a sprig of green to your table. For some unique Saint
Patrick’s Day recipes, visit www.recipezaar.com/recipes/st-patricks-day.
A Cookie Decorating Contest For Your Children
If you have kids, then don’t leave them out of the fun
when planning your Saint Patricks Day party ideas! They might
enjoy a cookie decorating contest, complete with green frosting
and sprinkles. At www.thecookiecuttershop.com,
you’ll find cookie cutters in the shape of leprechauns,
pots of gold, shamrocks and Irish derby hats.
Or, if you prefer, you can have the kids decorate cupcakes made
with green Jell-O. This Saint Patrick’s Day recipe is simple.
Just mix and bake a box of white cake, according to directions;
while the cake is still hot, poke holes into it using a fork;
dissolve a box of green Jell-O into two cups of boiling water;
pour the Jello over the hole-poked white cake, let it cool and
set, and then cover the top with Cool Whip.
Milk Chocolate Gold Coins
Once the goodies are made and decorated, you can have the kids
vote on the winner and give away prizes like milk chocolate "gold
coins" and stuffed leprechauns. A good place to find inexpensive
Saint Patrick’s Day party favors is
www.orientaltradingpost.com.
Saint Patricks Day party ideas often include ice-breaker activities
to get everyone talking, laughing and having a good time. You
may want to form teams and host an Irish-themed trivia game, where
teams compete for prizes.
Green On Top Streetlight
You can look up questions, such as "What year was the first
St. Patrick’s Day parade in America?" Why is St. Patty’s
Day held on March 17? How many leaves does a shamrock have? What
did St. Patrick use as a symbol for the Holy Trinity?
Which US city has a famous "green on top" streetlight?
You can find more interesting facts at www.history.com/content/stpatricksday.
Prizes may include an Irish shot, a compilation of Irish music
or a book about the history of Ireland.
About the Author:
Patrick D Kelly has written a number of articles on recipes, cooking, food and kitchen tools including
Irish Recipes,
Vegetarian Crock Pot,
Fruit Juice,
Kitchen Equipment,
Can Opener,
Kitchen Scale,
Sabatier Knives,
Wood Bread Box,
Grocery Shopping.
Keep a lookout for more articles on this website.
Did You Know?
What is Saint Patrick’s Day?
Saint Patrick’s Day, also referred to as
St. Patrick’s Day, St. Paddy’s Day or Paddy’s Day, is a celebration
to honor Saint Patrick. He is the most recognized of all of Ireland’s
patron saints.
This day is most commonly celebrated on
March 17th of each year but it can vary depending on when that
date falls. If it happens to fall during a religious celebration
marked by the calendar for the Roman Catholic Church, it is sometimes
moved to another day.
This holiday holds great significance with
too many of Irish descent and is especially promoted by those
who are Catholic as it honors Saint Patrick who brought Catholicism
to Ireland.
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