Thanks to Irish immigrants in the U.S. and around the world, St. Paddy's Day
evolved from a religious holiday to what it is today: a secular celebration of
Irish culture, food, and drinks. So, whether you want to whip up a traditional
Irish dish or simply embrace all things green, play holiday-themed games or
cuddle up on the couch for an Irish movie marathon, the list of fun ways to
celebrate St. Patrick's Day is endless.
1. Bake soda bread.
Add a little Irish flair to
your St. Patrick's Day cel-
ebrations this year with
a traditional soda bread
recipe that consists of
flour, baking soda, but-
termilk, and salt. It origi-
nated in the early 1800s
and allowed people who
didn't have an oven (read:
most people at the time)
to make bread.
2. Wear green.
Of course, March 17 can't come and go without you don-
ning at least one piece of green clothing or accessory.
Whether you're trying to avoid being pinched, or you want
an excuse to wear your green pleather pants, consider em-
bracing the colorful tradition.
3. Have a shamrock cookie decorating contest.
Decorating cookies can be a part of any holiday, not just
Christmas. Gather your little ones (and even your big ones)
for the shamrock cookie decorating contest of the ages.
Winner gets bragging rights and maybe an extra cookie or
two after dinner. No matter the champion, however, you
and your quaranteam will have cookies for days. Cookie
decorating on its own is a great time. Add a friendly com-
petition to it, and you've got yourself an all-day activity.
