St. Patrick's Day Eve

Here are a few “Traditions” to help celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on this St. Patrick’s Day Eve:



Wishing on Shamrocks and four-leaf clovers:

The Irish have always considered the four-leaf clover and Shamrocks as symbols of good-luck.



Traditionally, on St. Patrick's Eve, all the lassies or young girls have fun 4-leaf clover activities:

1.) Think of the person you want to marry while swallowing a 4-leaf clover- hang a 4-leaf clover in the doorway and you'll marry the first man who enters. 2.) Wear a 4-leaf clover in the heel of your left shoe and you'll end up marrying the first man you meet. 3.) Place a 4-leaf clover under the bed sheets at the 4 corners of your bed and you're sure to dream of the guy you'll marry.



And on St. Patrick’s Day …The first is the Greeting of the Day!! "May the Blessings of St. Patrick's be with you" - that's how people traditionally greet each other on St. Patrick's Day.



The traditions to wear green! In my post yesterday I wrote about the wearing of the green. And if you're not in green on St Patrick's Day, popular tradition will see you getting pinched!


Be very wary of Leprechauns, they are known to throw cabbages on parade day.


This is Brown bread and Jam ... and below Colcannon



Since St. Patrick's Day is celebrated as an Irish Day, what could be more traditional than Irish food and drink ? Although "corned beef and cabbage" is what will come to your mind when you think of Irish food, there are several other Irish recipes you can try out. These are some of my favourites. Irish Beef Stew, Colcannon, (YUM), Boxy, Champ, Scones, Brown Bread and homemade jam, rashs and bangers.

AND for the very best Boxty you have to go to Gallagher's in Dublin, every time I go to Dublin I eat there!!



So on St. Patrick's Day don't forget the Irish coffee, the Irish cream and the Irish whiskey - though you'll have to watch out for the kids - blackcurrant juice is popular enough for them! There is also Hard Cider, Yummy Mead make from honey, Poitín And we can not forget the black gold of Guinness and if the pint is a wee bit to harsh for yee lass, trying pouring a little blackcurrant syrup in your pint!




St. Patrick's day is a much celebrated holiday throughout the world, especially the United States, and for any major holiday, there are usually numerous parades. A popular location is Chicago, with their river being dyed green in celebration. However, the longest-running St. Patrick's Day parade can be found in New York City.

New York Police Department (NYPD) Pipes and Drums


With all of the customs and traditions surrounding St. Patrick's Day, you are bound to feel festive! So, put on your green sweater, gather some recipes, stock up on some Guinness and have a great St. Patrick's Day celebration!!!

Sláinte!" To Your Health!"