5 Ways To Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

Whether you’re Irish or not, make this St. Patty’s day the best it can be.

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Graphic by Madison Paddock.

Madison Paddock, Managing Editor

St. Patrick’s Day has been celebrated on March 17 since the 1600s, and Irish or not, everyone has their own St. Patty’s traditions, whether it be corned beef and cabbage, going to see the green Chicago River or celebrating with family and friends. Here are 5 ways to enjoy the holiday and show some Irish spirit.

Make A St. Patrick’s Day Dessert

What’s better than a St. Patty’s Day dessert? A St. Patty’s Day dessert with Lucky Charms inside. Try these yummy green cupcakes stuffed with Lucky Charms with this recipe from Betty Crocker.

Create Personalized Festive Canvas Boards

Get creative this holiday by creating your own canvas board like these. It’s simple and easy and you can make basically whatever you can imagine. All that is needed is a canvas board, acrylics paints, and ribbon or rhinestones, all of which can be found at a local craft store or Walmart.

Become An ‘Irish Dancer’

It may not be the real thing, but everyone is familiar with “Elf Yourself,” the classic Christmas website and app that allows users to put their face on hilarious dancing elves. Now, JibJab has created a St. Patrick’s Day version that is equally hilarious and festive. Visit JibJab.com to turn yourself, your friends and your family into Leprechauns and Irish dancers and get a good laugh this holiday.

Have An All Green Dinner

No, it’s not green eggs and ham, but enjoy an all green dinner to keep it festive throughout the day. Try pasta with pesto sauce and a green vegetable on the side such as green beans or peas. To drink, Green River soda, and for dessert, mint chocolate chip ice cream.

Make A DIY Shamrock Shake

McDonald’s Shamrock Shakes are arguably the most anticipated treat of the St. Patrick’s Day season. But now, shake lovers can get their mint fix anytime of the year with this DIY Shamrock Shake recipe from Dessert Now Dinner Later. Click here to see the recipe and start blending.

Have a great St. Patrick’s Day, Sequoits!