How To Enjoy A Great St Patrick’s Day

On St Patrick’s day people wear green, drink beer and celebrate Irish culture. But if you are looking for something to surprise the kids with – there is no need to scour the shops for hours! We’ve compiled a selection of what we think are some great St Patrick’s Day ideas that will keep adults and children happy.

1. Food

Food is always a good idea and it’s hard to beat the old favourites: shamrock cookies, green cupcakes or leprechaun hats! These recipes offer some great St Patrick’s Day ideas on how to rustle up some St Paddy’s treats. And if you’re not lucky enough to have any home-made goodies left over after 17 March, then check out these amazing Irish-themed snacks that are available on Amazon.

2. Gifts for kids

Does everyone know the excitement of opening presents so why not surprise your kids with something special on St Patrick’s day? We’ve put together a few suggestions of gifts your kids will enjoy both on 17 March as well as days after. If you are looking for Irish and Celtic gifts then we’ve got some great gift ideas for that too.

3. Party time!

St Patrick’s day is about celebrating Irish culture and what better way to do it than hosting a party at home? We’ve put together some ideas on how you can make your party special on 17 March as well as days after. Check out our suggestions of fun activities, green decorations and food – everything you’ll need for a super St Patrick’s themed party!

4. Leprechauns

Last but not least, the most important part of any St Patrick’s celebration – leprechauns! If your kids are lucky they might have spotted one surfing in the clouds or running through their dreams. But if you are looking to bring a little bit of magic into your home then why not try this great St Patrick’s themed Leprechaun trap?

What’s special about these gifts is that they can be enjoyed long after 17 March! So even if you don’t celebrate St Patrick’s day, come spring time these gift ideas will be perfect. Even better – all the activities and recipes mentioned above work for any day of the year!

5. Dress up

Dressing up is a great way to make any party special and getting into the spirit of St Patrick’s day can be as simple as wearing a touch of green.

What’s special about these gifts is that they can be enjoyed long after 17 March! So even if you don’t celebrate St Patrick’s day, come spring time these gift ideas will be perfect. Even better – all the activities and recipes mentioned above work for any day of the year!

6. Colouring Book

St Patrick’s Day might also be a good time to introduce some art projects with your kids, such as this great idea from Pinterest: “I printed off shamrocks and my 4- old colored them. I cut them out and laminated them. We attached some green yarn to the backs of the shamrocks and taped them on our cabinet door.”

What’s special about these gifts is that they can be enjoyed long after 17 March! So even if you don’t celebrate St Patrick’s day, come spring time these gift ideas will be perfect. Even better – all the activities and recipes mentioned above work for any day of the year!

7. Green Cupcakes

Everyone knows the excitement of opening presents so why not surprise your kids with something special on St Patrick’s day? We’ve put together a few suggestions of gifts your kids will enjoy both on 17 March as well as days after. If you are looking for Irish and Celtic gifts then we’ve got some great gift ideas for that too.